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YUY 140G

1997 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,892 mi
Last recorded69,892 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 140G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,892 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,647 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,191 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot full

both front lower arm ball joints has play in

both front track rod end boots split

both front wiper blades poor

both lower arm front bushes perishing

both rear wheel bearing has play in

play in steering rack under load

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,171 miles

both rear axle straps poor

slight play in both front hubs assembly area

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,134 miles

boot full

both rear axle brake back plate has oil fluid signs round

off side rear shock damp wit fluid signs

play in both front king pin bushes

slight play in off side front anti roll bar bush lower

Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

boot full

both rear axle brake back plate has oil fluid signs round

off side rear shock damp wit fluid signs

play in both front king pin bushes

slight play in off side front anti roll bar bush lower

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,228 miles

slight play in both front hubs assembly areas ( back plate rubs on disc intermintanly on full lock)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,655 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outside edge & getting close to 2mm-needs to be checked regularly

Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing on outside edge & getting close to 2mm-needs to be checked regularly

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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YUY 140G is a 1997 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 YUY 140G, 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 29 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 YUY 140G registered?

YUY 140G is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is YUY 140G safe to buy?

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