MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front coil springs heavily corroded
no rubber on clutch pedal
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
both front coil springs heavily corroded
no rubber on clutch pedal
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
gear oil is leaking slightly from offside and nearside rear brake back plates
offside and nearside front inner wing splash panels are corroded.
offside front brake hose is slightly twisted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside front inner wing splash panels are corroded.
oil cooler at front of vehicle is insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
gear oil is leaking from offside rear brake back plate. †
handbrake linkage strap on rear axle is broken and it is held with a cable tie/ †
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YPE 647T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 YPE 647T, 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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What year was YPE 647T registered?
YPE 647T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1978.
Is YPE 647T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YPE 647T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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