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YTA 335L

1998 MG B

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,477 mi
Last recorded43,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 335L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,477 miles

Rear Tyres Showing Signs Of Perishing

Fail 22 May 2017 43,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyres Showing Signs Of Perishing

Pass 25 May 2016 43,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,524 miles

slight bind n/s/rear

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

offside rear brake backing plate damp

slight play in end of offside of steering rack

slight play in front king pins

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,101 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,923 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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YTA 335L is a 1998 MG B in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 YTA 335L, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTA 335L registered?

YTA 335L is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is YTA 335L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 335L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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