MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YWL 9V safe to buy?
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