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YDN 665J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,883 mi
Last recorded40,883 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDN 665J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 40,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 40,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 40,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 40,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 39,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,354 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,804 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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YDN 665J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YDN 665J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDN 665J registered?

YDN 665J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is YDN 665J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDN 665J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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