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YPM 685T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPM 685T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 68,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x1 of 4 bulbs working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,166 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 62,147 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,114 miles

o/s/f seat padding heavery worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,074 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YPM 685T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPM 685T, 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

How do I check the history of YPM 685T?

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What year was YPM 685T registered?

YPM 685T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is YPM 685T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPM 685T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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