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YLJ 246T

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 246T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight oil around engine and gear box

underside covered with underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,034 miles

Oil leak

nearside front flexi brake hose close to suspension arm on full lock

slight movement in nearside front and rear hubs

tape covering rear leaf springs

Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front flexi brake hose close to suspension arm on full lock

slight movement in nearside front and rear hubs

tape covering rear leaf springs

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,045 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch cylinder flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,805 miles

n/s/f washer jet inoperative

n/s/f wiper blade just starting to split

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2009 61,739 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

clutch slave flexi hose split

Pass 30 May 2008 61,573 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 61,573 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,393 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 61,387 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch slave cylender flexi hose bulging under pressure

Pass 23 May 2006 61,148 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YLJ 246T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLJ 246T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YLJ 246T registered?

YLJ 246T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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