MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leaks
wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
small oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake pipes corroding
rear brake pipes corroding
Fuel system component leaking rear most carburrettor (7.2.3)
front brake pipes corroding
rear brake pipes corroding
some wear to nearside front lower trunnion bush
Both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight noise from both front wheel bearings
slight play in nearside front lower swivel bush
both rear axle broken
Oil leak
Oil leak
slight brake bind to offside rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
slight brake bind to offside rear
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
borderline pass wiper parking on heigh side benifit given to presenter due to age of car recommend repair
engine running very lean on idle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YWK 392S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YWK 392S, 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.
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What year was YWK 392S registered?
YWK 392S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 April 1978.
Is YWK 392S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YWK 392S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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