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YRE 945S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,374 mi
Last recorded4,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRE 945S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 4,374 miles

Nearside Rear suspention check strap snapped

Fail 5 Jul 2017 4,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear suspention check strap snapped

Pass 7 Jul 2016 4,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 3,989 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 3,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,769 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 3,765 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 3,312 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 3,311 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 3,045 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 3,042 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 2,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,497 miles

o/side front lower trunnion slight lift.n/side front lower trunnion slight lift.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,464 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 1,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 637 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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YRE 945S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRE 945S, 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 YRE 945S?

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What year was YRE 945S registered?

YRE 945S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YRE 945S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRE 945S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRE 945S have outstanding finance?

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