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YGV 634

1978 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 634
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,612 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,515 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,552 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,777 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 45,777 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,133 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,437 miles

ADVISE O/S/R/HUB OIL LEAK †ADVISE SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK †ADVISE O/S/F FLEXI HOSE CRACKED †ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM

Pass 14 Jul 2005 42,843 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 42,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YGV 634 is a 1978 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGV 634, 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 YGV 634 registered?

YGV 634 is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YGV 634 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGV 634 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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