MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wipers smearing slightly
both rear axel bump stop corroded
near side rear service brake effort low 42% imbalance
off side rear leaf spring foward eye bush looks to be fitted incorect (not in center )
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight play in front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
all tyres old and perishing
rear axle bump stop plates very corroded
Oil leak
n/s/r anti roll bar bush worn
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
n/s/r anti roll bar bush worn
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YVH 558R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YVH 558R, 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.
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How do I check the history of YVH 558R?
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What year was YVH 558R registered?
YVH 558R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1977.
Is YVH 558R safe to buy?
The MOT history for YVH 558R 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 YVH 558R have outstanding finance?
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