MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at body (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight undulations in the side walls of all four tyres.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
very slight bind on both front brakes.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
very slight bind on both front brakes.
How Reliable is the MG B?
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YLR 801S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YLR 801S, 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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How do I check the history of YLR 801S?
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What year was YLR 801S registered?
YLR 801S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1978.
Is YLR 801S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLR 801S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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