MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery tray rusty
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight water leak lower radiator hose
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front water leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front coil springs rusty
bad earth o/s/r lamp unit
both seats slight movement
front brake discs corroded slightly and worn
slight play steering rack and front wheel bearings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Front coil springs rusty
bad earth o/s/r lamp unit
both seats slight movement
front brake discs corroded slightly and worn
slight play steering rack and front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLP 166S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YLP 166S, 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.
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What year was YLP 166S registered?
YLP 166S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1978.
Is YLP 166S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLP 166S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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