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YWK 392S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 392S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,873 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 93,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 92,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,646 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

small oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2017 92,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,699 miles

front brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2016 91,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,497 miles

both rear axle broken

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,472 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind to offside rear

Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,065 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,692 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,095 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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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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