CarVerify

Free Car Check

YLH 415S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,513 mi
Last recorded23,513 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLH 415S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 23,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 23,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 23,419 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,242 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking between treads

Fail 30 Jun 2014 23,242 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking between treads

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,128 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,930 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 22,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,568 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 22,568 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,519 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Evidence of weakness on offside rear leaf spring

Offside steering rack worn

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YLH 415S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YLH 415S, 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 YLH 415S?

You can check the full history of YLH 415S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YLH 415S registered?

YLH 415S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is YLH 415S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLH 415S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLH 415S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YLH 415S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.