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YCY 890J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

459 mi
Last recorded459 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCY 890J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,848 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,848 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,609 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,074 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,050 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,978 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 88,068 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both steering rack gators cracking

condensation behind rev counter glass at start of test - evap. by end of test

some oil on starter motor and gearbox at time of test

some surface corrosion apparent on chassis rails at time of test

tyres 165R13S n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm

wipers slightly smearing when used

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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YCY 890J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCY 890J, 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 YCY 890J registered?

YCY 890J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is YCY 890J safe to buy?

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