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NYS 400M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,556 mi
Last recorded69,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYS 400M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,556 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2017 69,548 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill detached (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill detached (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rear closing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rear closing panel (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively In operative (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,273 miles

Stone chips in windscreen. Brake pedal rubber worn. Crack in front number plate and rear plate backing lifting. N/s track rod end boot split. Lift in n/s king pin. F/n/s tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,271 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pedal rubber worn. Crack in front number plate and backing lifting on rear plate. N/s track rod end boot split. Lift in n/s king pin. F/n/s tyre worn on inner edge.

Service brake front wheels almost out of balance.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,000 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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NYS 400M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYS 400M, 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 NYS 400M registered?

NYS 400M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is NYS 400M safe to buy?

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