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YKE 100S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,244 mi
Last recorded60,244 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 100S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,244 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,161 miles

HAS CORROSION N/S/F SILL BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCIBED AREA

Fail 23 May 2016 60,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

HAS CORROSION N/S/F SILL BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCIBED AREA

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,642 miles

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Handbrake travel

Nearside front outer chassis rail corroded

Slight play both front track rod ends

Fail 13 Feb 2015 59,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Handbrake travel

Nearside front outer chassis rail corroded

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit ( 1856514 )

Slight play both front track rod ends

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,939 miles

Offside front wishbone front and rear bushes worn

Play in offside rack end

Slight play both front track rod ends

Slight play offside rear anti roll bar link bush

Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,939 miles

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

Offside front wishbone front and rear bushes worn

Play in offside rack end

Slight play both front track rod ends

Slight play offside rear anti roll bar link bush

Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,061 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn, but no excessive play at time of test

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Damp around nearside rear wheel cylinder

Offside front tyre worn inside edge, still legal due to tyre design

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,311 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perishing and slightly worn

Both rear inner sills corroding

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front wishbone bushes perishing and slightly worn

Both rear inner sills corroding

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Waterleak from rubber hose up by bulk head

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,829 miles

Indicators on lower limit for flashing amount

front subframe corroding internally

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,984 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

n/s rear wheel has slight play

o/s front wheel has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,854 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

crack on nearside windscreen outside swept area

Fail 3 Jun 2008 29,854 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

crack on nearside windscreen outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,703 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YKE 100S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKE 100S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKE 100S?

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What year was YKE 100S registered?

YKE 100S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is YKE 100S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 100S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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