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TYT 121M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,727 mi
Last recorded8,727 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYT 121M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 8,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 8,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 8,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 8,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 8,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2023 8,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 7,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 7,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 7,478 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 7,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 7,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 7,044 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 6,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 6,715 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 6,715 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 6,696 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 5,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 5,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 4,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 3,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 3,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2010 3,506 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,445 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 2,415 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 2,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 598 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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TYT 121M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYT 121M, 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

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What year was TYT 121M registered?

TYT 121M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1973.

Is TYT 121M safe to buy?

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