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YBT 180J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBT 180J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 57,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,011 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished slightly

main beam tell tale not working

slight play in both front lower king pins

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,251 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper reel mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,249 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper reel mounting, inner wheel arch on offside rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper reel mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ inner wing close to anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

battery carrier weak/corroded, offside rear

Pass 26 May 2015 52,366 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

signs of corrosion on under body & chassis under wax /under seal

Pass 23 May 2014 51,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel return pipes insecure in engine bay

Pass 20 May 2013 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside front floor to sill mounting area, not within prescribed areas

Pass 13 May 2011 47,927 miles

h/brake long slight imbalance

signs of corrosion on under side of car

slight play in drive shafts

Pass 10 May 2010 46,540 miles

Oil leak

signs of corrosion insufficient to fail at time of test

slight uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 19 May 2009 45,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,893 miles

Oil leak

aeras of corrosion insuficient to fail at time of test

rear spring bolts just locking in lock nuts

slight play in strg

Pass 14 May 2007 43,265 miles

Areas of corrosion to underbody. Not considered excessive at time of test.

Front suspension trunnion joint gaiters deteriorated both sides

Slight wear in propshaft, front universal joint.

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

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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YBT 180J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBT 180J, 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 YBT 180J registered?

YBT 180J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is YBT 180J safe to buy?

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