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YPF 311T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,617 mi
Last recorded10,617 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPF 311T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 10,617 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 10,612 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,384 miles

chip in windscreen outside of swept area

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2014 10,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 10,200 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,803 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s outer sill in poor condition near lower seat belt mount, seam corroded

plat in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,847 miles

axle oil leak on n/s rear brake back plate

both front inner wheel aches by sills corroded and holed, these are part of the wing which is a bolt on panel

o/s outer sill getting very corroded but not holed

Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,847 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

axle oil leak on n/s rear brake back plate

both front inner wheel aches by sills corroded and holed, these are part of the wing which is a bolt on panel

o/s outer sill getting very corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,268 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 8,253 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fluid leak on n/s rear brake back plate

front n/s floor corroded and holed

slight lift and wear in n/s front king pin

slight movement in o/s front top suspension bush

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 7,092 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leek at n/s/r hub

Pass 28 Sep 2007 6,830 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 6,830 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,077 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 6,077 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 5,198 miles

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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YPF 311T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YPF 311T, 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 YPF 311T registered?

YPF 311T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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