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YRE 403S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,613 mi
Last recorded84,613 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRE 403S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,613 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,699 miles

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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YRE 403S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRE 403S, 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 YRE 403S?

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What year was YRE 403S registered?

YRE 403S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is YRE 403S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRE 403S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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