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TYO 953M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,913 mi
Last recorded84,913 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYO 953M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,683 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,022 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,020 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,197 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 80,193 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 80,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear service brake performance low may require adjustment

Pass 28 May 2015 79,399 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 79,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 79,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 78,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 78,917 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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TYO 953M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TYO 953M, 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

How do I check the history of TYO 953M?

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What year was TYO 953M registered?

TYO 953M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1973.

Is TYO 953M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYO 953M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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