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14 YNY

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 YNY
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 95,721 miles

fluid leaks

horn

o/s/f bumper bracket bolt loose

oil cooler pipe rubbing steering knugle

play in both front wheels

vin and date of first use incorrect

wipers

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,721 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

fluid leaks

horn

n/s/r brake readings fluctuating

o/s/f bumper bracket bolt loose

oil cooler pipe rubbing steering knugle

play in both front wheels

vin and date of first use incorrect

wipers

Pass 11 May 2016 95,125 miles

n/s and o/s/r bumber bracket bolts loose

o/s wiper

o/s/f bumber bracket bolts loose

oil and fluid leaks

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

slight play n/s/f king pin

slight play o/s/f king pin

wrong chassis number

wrong date of first use

Fail 11 May 2016 95,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s/r bumber bracket bolts loose

o/s wiper

o/s/f bumber bracket bolts loose

oil and fluid leaks

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

slight play n/s/f king pin

slight play o/s/f king pin

wrong chassis number

wrong date of first use

Pass 15 May 2015 94,861 miles

o/s wiper

o/s/r bumber braket nut loose

Fail 15 May 2015 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

chassis number

o/s wiper

o/s/r bumber braket nut loose

Pass 28 May 2014 93,918 miles

chassis number differant to the log book

oil cooler pipe rubbing steering knuckle

play n/s/r wheel

slight play n/s/f anti rool bar (d) bush

Pass 22 May 2008 93,828 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight wear steering rack

Fail 16 May 2008 93,828 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nsr handbrake lever dust boot missing

osr handbrake lever dust boot split

slight wear steering rack

Pass 10 May 2007 93,223 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

n/s/r check strap broken.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre size 165/14 all others 165/80 14

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 May 2006 92,314 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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14 YNY is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc 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 14 YNY, 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 14 YNY registered?

14 YNY is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is 14 YNY safe to buy?

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