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YAY 340S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,814 mi
Last recorded51,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAY 340S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 51,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 51,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blades spilt

oil leak

slight gearbox leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,890 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,681 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,681 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

n/s/f and o/sf floor-inner sill-areahas corrosoin

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YAY 340S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAY 340S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAY 340S registered?

YAY 340S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is YAY 340S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAY 340S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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