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FYB 477Y

1982 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 477Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,050 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

main beam tel tail faulty

Pass 16 May 2008 55,694 miles

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

co level high

slight corrosion near side rear inner sill

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,498 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 55,443 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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FYB 477Y is a 1982 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 FYB 477Y, 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 44 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 FYB 477Y registered?

FYB 477Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 25 October 1982.

Is FYB 477Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYB 477Y 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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