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YAP 424J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAP 424J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,623 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight lift in steering column

Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 34,043 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 28,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 27,608 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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YAP 424J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YAP 424J, 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 YAP 424J registered?

YAP 424J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is YAP 424J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAP 424J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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