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JYT 447N

1987 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 MG B35,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 447N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 39,250 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 39,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,959 miles

Front Lower shock absorber nuts incorrectly fitted

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 38,959 miles

Front Lower shock absorber nuts incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin bush (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,409 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,407 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,651 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,220 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,217 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,045 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,041 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 14 May 2009 29,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,253 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,869 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both f.lower bump stops missing

Pass 4 May 2007 27,089 miles
Fail 4 May 2007

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 24,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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JYT 447N is a 1987 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,452 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 JYT 447N, 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 39 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 JYT 447N registered?

JYT 447N is a 1987 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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