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YVM 562T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,730 mi
Last recorded25,730 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVM 562T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 25,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,725 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under sealed unable to check some components

Pass 4 Aug 2021 25,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 25,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,593 miles

Noise from both rear brake drums when rotated

Spare tyre not inflated

spring washer splayed on n/s/f lower anti-roll bar mounting. Tight at time of test but could fail

Fail 19 Aug 2015 25,593 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Noise from both rear brake drums when rotated

Spare tyre not inflated

spring washer splayed on n/s/f lower anti-roll bar mounting. Tight at time of test but could fail

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,474 miles

Both front lower kingpins have slight play

Drivers sun visor missing

Front number plate stuck on bonnet

Front subframe corroded

Light to heavy corrosion , rear underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 25,474 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front lower kingpins have slight play

Drivers sun visor missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate stuck on bonnet

Front subframe corroded

Light to heavy corrosion , rear underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 25,391 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 25,369 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 25,157 miles

Drivers sun visor missing

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,157 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drivers sun visor missing

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 24,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 24,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 24,824 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YVM 562T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YVM 562T, 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

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What year was YVM 562T registered?

YVM 562T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YVM 562T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVM 562T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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