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YJO 184R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,059 mi
Last recorded19,059 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 184R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,059 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,989 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 18,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,616 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,387 miles

Rear fog not working

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,266 miles

Engine oil leak

Near side steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,654 miles

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

crack in windscreen on the edge of swept area zone b

Fail 28 Jun 2010 17,654 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

crack in windscreen on the edge of swept area zone b

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,493 miles

windscrean has a virtical crack aprox 80mm from nearside edge outside swept arear

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,799 miles

crack in windscreen on nearside outside swept area

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,141 miles

near side front wishbone lower /king pin pivot bearing seized

Fail 22 Jun 2007 15,141 miles

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

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

near side front wishbone lower /king pin pivot bearing seized

Pass 26 May 2006 13,847 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 11,262 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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YJO 184R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJO 184R, 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 YJO 184R registered?

YJO 184R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is YJO 184R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 184R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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