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YBA 888T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,617 mi
Last recorded20,617 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBA 888T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,617 miles

Centre section exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Sep 2014 20,617 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre section exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Aug 2014 20,598 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre section exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,449 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,975 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 19,956 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,371 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,362 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery seat corroded

h/brake cable mount worn

Pass 12 May 2007 19,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,100 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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YBA 888T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YBA 888T, 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.

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What year was YBA 888T registered?

YBA 888T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YBA 888T safe to buy?

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