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YEC 38S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,159 mi
Last recorded63,159 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 38S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,016 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,215 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,281 miles

nearside rear spring eye bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,709 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,675 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,781 miles

rear spring eye bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear spring eye bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,259 miles

nearside and offside rear spring eye bushes slightly deterorated

slight corrosion to nearside sill (front)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 54,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear spring eye bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside sill

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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YEC 38S is a 1977 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 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 YEC 38S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YEC 38S registered?

YEC 38S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is YEC 38S safe to buy?

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