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PYB 680L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,168 mi
Last recorded62,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 680L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 62,168 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2016 62,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,165 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 62,150 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 62,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,146 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 61,136 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack †o/s front wheel brushing on track rod end rubber

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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PYB 680L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYB 680L, 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 PYB 680L registered?

PYB 680L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1973.

Is PYB 680L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYB 680L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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