MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Large crack to windscreen - doesn't obstruct vision
NSF & OSF top trunion bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Heavy cracking to rear tyres
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Heavy cracking to rear tyres
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Bootlid not present at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YCL 217S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 YCL 217S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of YCL 217S?
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What year was YCL 217S registered?
YCL 217S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is YCL 217S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YCL 217S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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