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YVW 606S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVW 606S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 76,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,169 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2017 75,169 miles

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 74,387 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,801 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 73,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 73,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,631 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,127 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,647 miles

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 3 May 2006 69,366 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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YVW 606S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVW 606S, 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 YVW 606S?

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What year was YVW 606S registered?

YVW 606S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1978.

Is YVW 606S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVW 606S shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVW 606S have outstanding finance?

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