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YUV 279T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,380 mi
Last recorded94,380 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUV 279T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear suspension check straps perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,753 miles

Corrosion in near side front wheel arch

Corrosion in offside front floor pan

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front wheel binding slightly

n/s track rod end ball joint has slight play, and dust boot is split

nail in o/s front tyre

slight corrosion on n/s front inner wheel arch and wing

slight corrosion on o/s front floor/foot well

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front wheel binding slightly

n/s track rod end ball joint has slight play, and dust boot is split

nail in o/s front tyre

slight corrosion on n/s front inner wheel arch and wing

slight corrosion on o/s front floor/foot well

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,664 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight lift and wear in nearside front king pin assembly

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,643 miles

slight play in n/s front king pin

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,215 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 91,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

slight lift in nearside front trunion joints

slight wear in steering rack

union on fuel pump damp with fuel

Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,563 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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YUV 279T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUV 279T, 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.

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YUV 279T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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