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YVH 558R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVH 558R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,979 miles

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 )

Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,896 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 23 Oct 2010 63,896 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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