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YVF 99K

1971 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,122 mi
Last recorded48,122 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 99K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,989 miles

rear propshaft u/j worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear propshaft u/j worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,301 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 6,293 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YVF 99K is a 1971 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YVF 99K, 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 YVF 99K registered?

YVF 99K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YVF 99K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVF 99K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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