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TMY 122M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,516 mi
Last recorded42,516 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMY 122M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 42,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2018 39,577 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,527 miles

rear hand brake n rear brakes needs attention just meets its limits

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 11 Mar 2014 36,956 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,505 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,006 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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TMY 122M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TMY 122M, 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 TMY 122M registered?

TMY 122M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is TMY 122M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMY 122M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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