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YVC 951S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,526 mi
Last recorded61,526 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVC 951S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,420 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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YVC 951S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVC 951S, 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 YVC 951S?

You can check the full history of YVC 951S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YVC 951S registered?

YVC 951S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is YVC 951S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVC 951S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVC 951S have outstanding finance?

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