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YCC 217W

1980 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCC 217W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no handbrake warning light

Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no handbrake warning light

Pass 2 May 2013 51,593 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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YCC 217W is a 1980 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCC 217W, 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

How do I check the history of YCC 217W?

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What year was YCC 217W registered?

YCC 217W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is YCC 217W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCC 217W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YCC 217W have outstanding finance?

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