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MCY 121L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,625 mi
Last recorded37,625 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 121L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 37,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 37,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,502 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 34,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,744 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,192 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 22,283 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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MCY 121L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCY 121L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCY 121L registered?

MCY 121L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is MCY 121L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 121L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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