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BYB 208S

1978 MG Sports

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,984 mi
Last recorded35,984 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 208S
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 35,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 35,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 35,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,727 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,727 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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BYB 208S is a 1978 MG Sports in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYB 208S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYB 208S registered?

BYB 208S is a 1978 MG Sports, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is BYB 208S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYB 208S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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