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YAD 377J

1971 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAD 377J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security transmition tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,501 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,409 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,189 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside ands offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,118 miles

play in nearside and offside kingpins

play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2006 57,118 miles

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

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

play in nearside and offside king pins

play in offside steering rack

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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YAD 377J is a 1971 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAD 377J, 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 YAD 377J registered?

YAD 377J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 29 June 1971.

Is YAD 377J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAD 377J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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