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JYY 490J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,984 mi
Last recorded30,984 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 490J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 30,984 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 50,969 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,157 miles

both inner sills corroding

both outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 43,003 miles

Accselorator pedal sticks

offside front floor badly rusted but on hole

rust hole to offside of brake master cylinder

Fail 26 Apr 2007 42,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,351 miles

rear brake imbalance quite large

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JYY 490J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYY 490J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYY 490J registered?

JYY 490J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is JYY 490J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 490J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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