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TYM 395M

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYM 395M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 96,255 miles

front brakes binding

front floors corroded

n/s/r closing pannel corroded

under car corroded

under car undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2011 69,215 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brakes binding

front floors corroded

n/s/r closing pannel corroded

under car corroded

under car undersealed

Pass 15 May 2010 96,154 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 96,154 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,111 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,784 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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TYM 395M is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYM 395M, 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 TYM 395M registered?

TYM 395M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 June 1973.

Is TYM 395M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYM 395M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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