MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front lower wishbone arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
oil leak
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear rubber brackets slightly deteriorated
slight play in nearfside front and rear wheel bearings
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight play in steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front wishbone bushes perished
both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished
both rear leaf springs corroded
offside front wheel rim slightly damaged
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YEC 40S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 40S, 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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How do I check the history of YEC 40S?
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What year was YEC 40S registered?
YEC 40S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1977.
Is YEC 40S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YEC 40S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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