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VYR 808S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,928 mi
Last recorded64,928 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYR 808S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 64,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 63,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,720 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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VYR 808S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VYR 808S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYR 808S?

You can check the full history of VYR 808S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VYR 808S registered?

VYR 808S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is VYR 808S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYR 808S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYR 808S have outstanding finance?

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