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YHO 117R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 117R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,712 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,033 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear serivce brake 62% imbalance

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,684 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,670 miles

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

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

slight corrossion in front to rear brake pipe forward of mid joint

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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YHO 117R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHO 117R, 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 YHO 117R?

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What year was YHO 117R registered?

YHO 117R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 4 March 1977.

Is YHO 117R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHO 117R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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