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VYT 929S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,913 mi
Last recorded76,913 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 929S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,370 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight play detected at wheels (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (perished bushes bottom arms slight play) (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2016 76,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Steering rack gaiter split gaiter split and perished (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bolt loose and play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished bushes bottom arms no play (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres perished and cracked

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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VYT 929S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYT 929S, 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

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What year was VYT 929S registered?

VYT 929S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is VYT 929S safe to buy?

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