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YTY 612V

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,213 mi
Last recorded34,213 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTY 612V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 34,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 33,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,933 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 31,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,112 miles

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

slight play in prop shaft joints

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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YTY 612V is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 YTY 612V, 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 49 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 YTY 612V?

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What year was YTY 612V registered?

YTY 612V is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is YTY 612V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTY 612V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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