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YVN 405T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVN 405T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 51,551 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 51,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch flexi pipe deteriorated advise replacement

lots of previous welding repairs covered with thick underseal and silicone .mud has also been undersealed over making it difficult to check corrosion

ns kingpin has slight lift and lower bush worn advise replacement

os kingpin has slight lift

Pass 4 May 2013 51,174 miles

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

ball joint rubber covers start to perish

oil leak

varius prescribed area start to crode

Pass 31 May 2012 51,143 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

track rod end rubber covers preished

Fail 21 May 2012 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

track rod end rubber covers preished

Pass 3 May 2011 50,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,489 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 60,459 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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YVN 405T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YVN 405T, 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 YVN 405T registered?

YVN 405T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 29 August 1978.

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The MOT history for YVN 405T shows 8 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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