MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall [border line] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall [border line] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front king pin worn
Offside Front king pin worn
knocking on front suspension
Knocking on front suspension
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower trunion/king pin (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
knocking from front suspension
lift in n/s king pin
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fuel cap seal starting to perish.
handbrake quite high.
nearside front upper trunion slight play.
offside front upper trunion slight play.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front trunions slight play.
rear wheel bearings slight play.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front trunions slight play.
rear wheel bearings slight play.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
slight play in off/side off steering rack.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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YJF 840S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 YJF 840S, 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.
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What year was YJF 840S registered?
YJF 840S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 December 1977.
Is YJF 840S safe to buy?
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