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YPL 201T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 201T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 77,283 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 77,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,065 miles

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

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,064 miles

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

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

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,247 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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YPL 201T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YPL 201T, 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 YPL 201T registered?

YPL 201T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is YPL 201T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPL 201T shows 14 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.

Does YPL 201T have outstanding finance?

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