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YAU 969S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,181 mi
Last recorded57,181 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 969S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,960 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

steering column shroud insecure but light switch usable

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,735 miles

external oil leak from o/s/r hub

rear wing lower section over sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 53,731 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

external oil leak from o/s/r hub

rear wing lower section over sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,777 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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YAU 969S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YAU 969S, 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 YAU 969S?

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What year was YAU 969S registered?

YAU 969S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is YAU 969S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAU 969S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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