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YPE 647T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPE 647T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,723 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

no rubber on clutch pedal

Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,723 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 31,667 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 31,584 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 31,501 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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