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TYF 826M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,952 mi
Last recorded45,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYF 826M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,948 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TYF 826M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYF 826M, 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 TYF 826M registered?

TYF 826M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TYF 826M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYF 826M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYF 826M have outstanding finance?

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