CarVerify

Free Car Check

PYP 391L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,147 mi
Last recorded31,147 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 391L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor leak, engine ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

drive belt slack

exhaust emissions,, co and hc readings very high, recommend check

front exhaust system , close to body

recommend check steering track

vehicle general condition " excellent" for age

Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights must work if fitted,, but only need to be fitted to vehicles after 1/4/86 (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor leak, engine ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

drive belt slack

exhaust emissions,, co and hc readings very high, recommend check

front exhaust system , close to body

n/s/r brake back plate misty,, recommend check

recommend check steering track

vehicle general condition " excellent" for age

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,386 miles

advise operation of hazard light switch

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside handbrake performance slightly lower than offside

recommend check steering track

vehicle in "excellent" condition

washers slightly weak in operation

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,113 miles

advise operation of washers

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

exhaust emissions, CO and HC readings slightly high

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than offside

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

vehicle in "excellent" condition

Fail 2 Sep 2010 29,014 miles

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

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

advise check tyre pressures and steering track.

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

general vehicle condition "Excellent"

very slight coolant leak, nearside of radiator

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,014 miles

advise check tyre pressures and steering track.

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

general vehicle condition "Excellent"

very slight coolant leak, nearside of radiator

Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than offside

vehicle in excellent condition

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,735 miles

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than offside

vehicle in excellent condition

Pass 7 Jun 2008 28,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 26,813 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PYP 391L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PYP 391L, 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

How do I check the history of PYP 391L?

You can check the full history of PYP 391L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PYP 391L registered?

PYP 391L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is PYP 391L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYP 391L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYP 391L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PYP 391L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.