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YMO 725T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,472 mi
Last recorded7,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 725T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 7,469 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 5,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 3,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 100,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,073 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 97,101 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,101 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

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 725T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 725T, 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 YMO 725T registered?

YMO 725T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YMO 725T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMO 725T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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