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YDH 299S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 299S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,795 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

floor welded and sealed

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,792 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

floor welded and sealed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,719 miles

Oil leak

floor welded and sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,558 miles

Oil leak

floor welded and sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,832 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension legs

Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,802 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension legs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 67,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 67,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,376 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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YDH 299S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YDH 299S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YDH 299S?

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What year was YDH 299S registered?

YDH 299S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is YDH 299S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 299S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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