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GYT 342J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,689 mi
Last recorded31,689 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 342J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play king pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,136 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,686 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 26,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,496 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,232 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 25,228 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 1 May 2013 25,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,670 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak at gearbox and dif

Fail 20 Jun 2011 24,670 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak at gearbox and dif

Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,670 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise lower steering column bush worn

advise offside and nearside stub pins worn

advise oil leaks from gearbox and diff

Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise lower steering column bush worn

advise offside outer sill crroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,436 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

advise lower steering column bush worn

advise offside outer sill crroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,734 miles

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 23,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,138 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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GYT 342J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYT 342J, 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 GYT 342J registered?

GYT 342J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1971.

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