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YBF 440J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,384 mi
Last recorded45,384 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 440J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,566 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,376 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 42,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

fuel pipe near pump perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nsf osf trunions

Fail 5 Nov 2010 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nsf osf trunions

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,853 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

off side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,919 miles

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

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

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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YBF 440J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YBF 440J, 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.

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What year was YBF 440J registered?

YBF 440J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is YBF 440J safe to buy?

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