MOT Status
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98,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, overdrive and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, overdrive and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine,gearbox & axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
lift in o/s and n/s front trunions
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight lift in o/s and n/s king pins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight lift in o/s and n/s king pins
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AXLE OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEAR BOX OIL LEAK
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AXLE OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEAR BOX OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
DIFF OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
DIFF OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axel corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axel corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
diff leaking
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Offside 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)
diff leaking
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
as per previous VT32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside & nearside outer sills corroding
slight engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YAB 500W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 YAB 500W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YAB 500W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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