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YWL 9V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,401 mi
Last recorded7,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 9V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,401 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 7,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 7,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

front & rear suspension components corroded slightly

front brake pads cannot be seen

steering components corroded slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2013 6,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

front & rear suspension components corroded slightly

front brake pads cannot be seen

steering components corroded slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2012 8,210 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 5,208 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YWL 9V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 YWL 9V, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YWL 9V registered?

YWL 9V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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