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YBP 600V

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 600V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,549 miles

ns front floor corroding

ns/os outer floor to sills corroding

ns/os rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 84,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

ns front floor corroding

ns/os outer floor to sills corroding

ns/os rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,487 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 84,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 84,288 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 84,000 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 84,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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YBP 600V is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 YBP 600V, 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 46 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 YBP 600V registered?

YBP 600V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is YBP 600V safe to buy?

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