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YBH 570S

1978 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 570S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 85,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,133 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of brake pipe mounting (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 84,729 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,707 miles

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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YBH 570S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBH 570S, 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.

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What year was YBH 570S registered?

YBH 570S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is YBH 570S safe to buy?

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