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YWN 453J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,266 mi
Last recorded32,266 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 453J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,544 miles

brake prescribed aria covered with brake fluid lookes like from spillage

gengal under body corrosion forming

slight play in both front king pins

underside of car heverly repired and coverd with underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2016 31,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

brake prescribed aria covered with brake fluid lookes like from spillage

gengal under body corrosion forming

slight play in both front king pins

underside of car heverly repired and coverd with underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and underbody/inner sills (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,090 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox and rear differential have slight oil leaks

various areas of the underbody have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 24,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,251 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

wiperes smear slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 23,682 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in nearside front lower trunion.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,991 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 21,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 21,718 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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YWN 453J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWN 453J, 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.

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What year was YWN 453J registered?

YWN 453J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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