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YEL 443S

1978 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,323 mi
Last recorded94,323 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 443S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,197 miles

All Rear Leaf Spring bushes Slight Perished but still serviceable

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corrosion (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corrosion (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Prop-shaft U/J slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,251 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 91,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 90,858 miles

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

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,712 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 90,717 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

fuel cap tempory type

n/s mirror missing

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2005 90,166 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YEL 443S is a 1978 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEL 443S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEL 443S registered?

YEL 443S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is YEL 443S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 443S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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