MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
n/s/f washer jet inoperative
n/s/f wiper blade just starting to split
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
clutch slave flexi hose split
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)
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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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.
Is YLJ 246T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLJ 246T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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