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YMO 66F

1988 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,334 mi
Last recorded24,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 MG B69,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 66F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lift in near side front king pin

Pass 27 May 2014 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside jacking point area in very weak condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 May 2014 23,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside jacking point area in very weak condition

temp petrol cap fitted

offside rear spring rebound strap broken nearside rear rebound strap in poor condition

throttle cable very stiff

Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,725 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear spring check strap broken

petrol pipe lines getting rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2013 21,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear spring check strap broken

petrol pipe lines getting rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,548 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,309 miles

underside starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,863 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some wear in wiper linkage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 11,997 miles

front and rear springs starting to rust

front kingpins slight lift

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front and both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

offside rear axle strap broken

oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column slight movement

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 13 Mar 2009 11,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front kingpins slight lift

front and rear springs starting to rust

nearside front and both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

offside rear axle strap broken

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column slight movement

Fail 6 Mar 2009 11,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sill covers starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,622 miles

outer sills starting to corrode and floor to sill on o/s has been repaired and undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

outer sills starting to corrode and floor to sill on o/s has been repaired and undersealed

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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YMO 66F is a 1988 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,398 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 YMO 66F, 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 38 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YMO 66F registered?

YMO 66F is a 1988 MG B, first registered on 25 July 1988.

Is YMO 66F safe to buy?

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