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YWV 512

1976 MG B

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWV 512
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 74,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,270 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake shows sign of slight bind.

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 74,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 73,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 73,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 73,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 73,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 72,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,619 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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YWV 512 is a 1976 MG B in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YWV 512, 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

How do I check the history of YWV 512?

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What year was YWV 512 registered?

YWV 512 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1976.

Is YWV 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWV 512 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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