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YCC 337W

1980 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,818 mi
Last recorded26,818 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCC 337W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 26,818 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2018 26,817 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,675 miles

O/s f ,n/s f & n/s r tyres perishing

Small amount of fluid on n/s r back plate

Fail 19 Jun 2017 26,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s f ,n/s f & n/s r tyres perishing

Small amount of fluid on n/s r back plate

Pass 16 May 2016 26,573 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

small amount of fluid on n/s/r back plate

Fail 5 May 2016 26,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

small amount of fluid on n/s/r back plate

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,863 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,863 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,986 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid on nsr brake back plate

os steering rack boot perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 23,351 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid on nsr brake back plate

os steering rack boot perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,540 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,448 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight oil leak at n/s/r hub

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,997 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

screenwasher pump weak

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 337W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 337W, 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 YCC 337W registered?

YCC 337W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is YCC 337W safe to buy?

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