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YJO 28R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,858 mi
Last recorded43,858 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 28R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 43,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 42,631 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose perished in engine bay from filter to carb

King pin is worn but not considered excessive offside front

Fail 21 Sep 2023 42,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose perished in engine bay from filter to carb

King pin is worn but not considered excessive offside front

Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,394 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease - unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,095 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,573 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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YJO 28R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 YJO 28R, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJO 28R registered?

YJO 28R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is YJO 28R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 28R shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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