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YCK 973R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,579 mi
Last recorded25,579 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCK 973R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,579 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 23,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,071 miles

n/s and o/s front splash guards corroded

o/s floor near seat mount cracked

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 18,149 miles

O/S seat back wobbling but still locking upright

battery loose in box

rear bump stop plate slight corrosion

slight dampness N/S rear shocker

slight play front & rear anti rollbar "U" bushes

slight play king pins and bottom swivels

Fail 3 May 2007 18,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S seat back wobbling but still locking upright

battery loose in box

rear bump stop plate slight corrosion

slight dampness N/S rear shocker

slight play front & rear anti rollbar "U" bushes

slight play king pins and bottom swivels

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,289 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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YCK 973R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 YCK 973R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCK 973R registered?

YCK 973R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is YCK 973R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCK 973R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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