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GYE 358J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,563 mi
Last recorded11,563 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYE 358J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 11,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 10,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 10,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,866 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,099 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 5,806 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 3,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 2,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 241 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 4,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 4,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,012 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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GYE 358J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GYE 358J, 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 GYE 358J registered?

GYE 358J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is GYE 358J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYE 358J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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