MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
corrosion to bulk head by servo
corrosion to offside front chassis
front suspension components corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
heavy corrosion to offside floor
rear bumper panel heavily corroded
rear leaf springs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
corrosion to bulk head by servo
corrosion to offside front chassis
front suspension components corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
heavy corrosion to offside floor
rear bumper panel heavily corroded
rear leaf springs corroded
underside of vehicle badly corroded at most all prescribed areas
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
under side of very badly corroded at most all †prescribed areas.
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
engine oil leak
rear panel corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear leaf spring mounting bushes starting to deteriorate
engine oil leak
rear panel corroded
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VYE 16S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VYE 16S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VYE 16S registered?
VYE 16S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1978.
Is VYE 16S safe to buy?
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