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YJA 303T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,231 mi
Last recorded22,231 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJA 303T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,231 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 22,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

slight fuel leak from breather pipes off carburettors

Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,066 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F tyre rubber starting to perish. Small scracks forming in tyre wall and in betwwen tread pattern

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F botton kingpin

Fail 21 Jun 2014 21,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,051 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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YJA 303T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 YJA 303T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJA 303T registered?

YJA 303T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YJA 303T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJA 303T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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