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YBY 467S

1978 MG B Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,350 mi
Last recorded68,350 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBY 467S
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 68,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,307 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,307 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 61,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,650 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,242 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 59,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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YBY 467S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBY 467S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YBY 467S registered?

YBY 467S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YBY 467S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBY 467S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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