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YBA 935S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,867 mi
Last recorded14,867 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBA 935S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 14,867 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 14,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 13,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,299 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 15 Jul 2019 10,884 miles

slight lift in king pins

slight play in nsr bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lift in king pins

Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,778 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 8,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,500 miles

heavily undersealed

nsf castle rail and osr inner sill slighly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,572 miles

slight corrosion to n/s front castle rail and o/s rear sill(inner)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 7,082 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 7,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2012 6,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,343 miles

oil leak to o/s rear hub

Fail 27 Apr 2010 5,343 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

oil leak to o/s rear hub

Pass 7 May 2009 2,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 4 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,691 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 935S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YBA 935S, 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 YBA 935S registered?

YBA 935S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YBA 935S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBA 935S shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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