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YJF 840S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,929 mi
Last recorded77,929 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 840S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,929 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,929 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,949 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,919 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,004 miles

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.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,696 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,696 miles

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.

Pass 29 May 2012 68,239 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,220 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 67,956 miles

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.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 67,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 66,963 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 66,884 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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