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TYN 876M

1973 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,630 mi
Last recorded16,630 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYN 876M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2013 16,630 miles

Both near side and offside wheels each have one suspected wrong wheel nut

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2013 16,629 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Both near side and offside wheels each have one suspected wrong wheel nut

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 16,613 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,945 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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TYN 876M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYN 876M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYN 876M registered?

TYN 876M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is TYN 876M safe to buy?

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