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YMA 818S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,924 mi
Last recorded86,924 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 818S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,924 miles

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

O/s inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,917 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

O/s inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 86,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 85,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 84,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 84,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2010 83,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 82,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 82,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,623 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 82,623 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,386 miles

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
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YMA 818S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 YMA 818S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YMA 818S registered?

YMA 818S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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