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ExpiredMileage
53,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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some inbalance rear brakes
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
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end slightly perished. (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
all tyre walls cracked badly no ply/cords visible
under seal heavy under vehicle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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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TYM 404M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1973.
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