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YKX 165S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,152 mi
Last recorded97,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 165S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,417 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 95,401 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,896 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,894 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,730 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 94,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,573 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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YKX 165S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKX 165S, 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

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What year was YKX 165S registered?

YKX 165S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is YKX 165S safe to buy?

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