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TYM 404M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYM 404M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,366 miles

some inbalance rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel pump (7.2.3)

some inbalance rear brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,291 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end slightly perished. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,229 miles

Oil leak

all tyre walls cracked badly no ply/cords visible

under seal heavy under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,093 miles

all tyres starting to crack and deteriate

slight bind n/s/f

trailor socket ( 7 pin )does not appear to operate advise further check

underside heavilly undersealed unable to fully assess for corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all tyres starting to crack and deteriate

slight bind n/s/f

trailor socket ( 7 pin )does not appear to operate advise further check

underside heavilly undersealed unable to fully assess for corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,926 miles

electrical wiring under bonnet not fully secured

n/s seat belt slow to retract

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight dampness around fuel pump union

slight play o/s/r shock absorber link upper bush

wires to fuel tank sender unit insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion evident inner/outer sill flange area both sides of vehicle

fuel pump area appears damp

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating in side wall,other tyres also at edge of tread

seat belt inertia reels "twist" bolts may not be fully tight

some play lower steering colomn bearing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully assess

Fail 19 Jun 2009 52,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion evident inner/outer sill flange area both sides of vehicle

fuel pump area appears damp

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating in side wall,other tyres also at edge of tread

seat belt inertia reels "twist" bolts may not be fully tight

some play lower steering colomn bearing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully assess

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,682 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both outer/inner sills appear to have been replaced heavy underseal on underside difficult assess integrety of repair.rear shock absorber mounting appears to have fresh sealant applied.

dampness around fuel pump area advise further check

left front tyre scrubed on inside wall,no rubbing evident at time of test

oil seapage from steering rack gaiters

the whole of the underside has thick undersal applied which could be hiding corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2007 52,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

some inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,548 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

evidence of sealant peeling left front inner sill amd surface corrosion beneath.

evidence of weld repairs inner sill areas both sides.

underside of whole vehicle heavily ubdersealed not enabling a full inspection regarding corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer door sills appear to have been replaced not continuously welded on bottom edges assumed panels replaced.

mounting of front to rear brake pipe poor adjacent to starter motor.

poss fuel leak pump area.

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 404M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 404M, 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 404M registered?

TYM 404M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is TYM 404M safe to buy?

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