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YPW 87S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,663 mi
Last recorded53,663 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPW 87S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 53,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 53,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 44,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 44,668 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 44,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,650 miles

rear spring bushes cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YPW 87S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YPW 87S, 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 YPW 87S?

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What year was YPW 87S registered?

YPW 87S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is YPW 87S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPW 87S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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