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YMJ 216S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,996 mi
Last recorded14,996 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 216S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,996 miles

rear valance is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,818 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking up

offside front floor pan holed

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 14,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres are cracking up

offside front floor pan holed

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,550 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all four road tyres perished and cracked

rear offside outer coversill insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2012 14,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all four road tyres perished and cracked

rear offside outer coversill insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 13,745 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres perishing no cords exposed

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,800 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,493 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,955 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,955 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 11,252 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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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YMJ 216S is a 1978 MG B in White 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 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 YMJ 216S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMJ 216S registered?

YMJ 216S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is YMJ 216S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMJ 216S 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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