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YVM 563T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,023 mi
Last recorded46,023 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVM 563T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,023 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 46,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,868 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,498 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 44,496 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear half shaft bearings slight play

bumper mounting extensions

Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear half shaft bearings slight play

bumper mounting extensions

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 563T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YVM 563T, 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 YVM 563T?

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What year was YVM 563T registered?

YVM 563T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YVM 563T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVM 563T shows 15 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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