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YWC 678S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,876 mi
Last recorded72,876 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 678S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,999 miles

tyres old and slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 67,772 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,677 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mud flaps insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 67,567 miles

nearside and offside front bottom wishbone rubbers becoming perished

Pass 9 May 2011 67,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside inner wishbone rubbers becoming perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,471 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,471 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 67,442 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

l/h flashers a little slow

slight knock/play in rack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,208 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 67,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracking in rear tyre walls

Pass 19 Oct 2005 66,964 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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YWC 678S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YWC 678S, 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 YWC 678S?

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What year was YWC 678S registered?

YWC 678S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is YWC 678S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWC 678S shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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