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TYC 303M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,319 mi
Last recorded16,319 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYC 303M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

misting of oil on offside steering rack boot

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2017 16,314 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

misting of oil on offside steering rack boot

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in prop shaft rear universal joint

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,585 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2015 15,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2013 15,224 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 14,380 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

slight misting of oil from steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2012 14,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

slight misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,577 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,322 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 12,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 11,331 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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TYC 303M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYC 303M, 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 TYC 303M registered?

TYC 303M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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