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YBT 777V

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBT 777V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 54,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 46,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 44,938 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,306 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 38,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,550 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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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YBT 777V is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YBT 777V, 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 YBT 777V registered?

YBT 777V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is YBT 777V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBT 777V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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