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YEY 533W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,536 mi
Last recorded16,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEY 533W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2020 16,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hose rubbing on sharp edge of bumpstop mounting bracket when on left hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 16,263 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 16,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,907 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 13,897 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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YEY 533W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 YEY 533W, 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 46 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 YEY 533W registered?

YEY 533W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is YEY 533W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEY 533W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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