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YPH 401T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

275 mi
Last recorded275 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPH 401T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,953 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,598 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,588 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 97,471 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 96,993 miles

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

o/s//rear swinging shackle bush slightly deterioted

slight play in both o/s and n/s/front trunnions

Fail 8 May 2007 96,974 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight damage to windscreen but not in swept area.

slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f trunnions.

Pass 17 May 2006 95,762 miles

n/s/f upper trunnion has slight play.

o/s/r shackle bushs are starting to deteriorate.

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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YPH 401T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPH 401T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YPH 401T?

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What year was YPH 401T registered?

YPH 401T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1978.

Is YPH 401T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPH 401T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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