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YTM 800

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,371 mi
Last recorded93,371 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTM 800
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 93,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 92,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,350 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,776 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 51,776 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,294 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing trunion bush (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,294 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing trunion bush (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,901 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill welding (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,823 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,397 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 87,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 85,694 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 65,656 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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YTM 800 is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 YTM 800, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTM 800 registered?

YTM 800 is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 December 1971.

Is YTM 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTM 800 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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