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YEC 40S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,638 mi
Last recorded51,638 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 40S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,638 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 51,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2013 51,226 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 50,201 miles

both front wishbone bushes perished

both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

both rear leaf springs corroded

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 48,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2011 48,771 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,705 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,705 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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