MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
indicators slow with kenlow fan running
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background spare plate fitted (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background spare plate fitted (6.3.2b)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight lift in both front king pins
surface corrosion to both outer sills
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight lift in both front king pins
surface corrosion to both outer sills
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front brake discs scored
general corrosion to floor and sills
nearside front king pin dudt cover missing
front discs slight grooving
indicators slow with headlamps on
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YVE 493M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVE 493M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YVE 493M registered?
YVE 493M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1973.
Is YVE 493M safe to buy?
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