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YEL 744S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 744S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,559 miles

Fuel Tank - Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,525 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,503 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

clutch hydraulic pipe fouls steering column

rear spring rear hanger mounting areas corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,070 miles

Corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear floor pans & inner sills

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,717 miles

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to rear floor pans & inner sills

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,717 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to rear floor pans & inner sills

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,692 miles

Both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Chip in windscreen

Oil leak

Slight corrosion around both centre jacking points

Slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,336 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 79,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,312 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,308 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,132 miles

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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YEL 744S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow 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 YEL 744S, 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

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What year was YEL 744S registered?

YEL 744S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is YEL 744S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 744S 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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