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YDV 448K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

921 mi
Last recorded921 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 448K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 106 miles

Front tyres lightly perished

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 106 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres small splits in tread and sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76 miles

All brake pipes showing light corrosion

Both rear leather axle straps in poor condition

Front discs rusty but efforts still ok

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 76 miles

All brake pipes showing light corrosion

Both rear leather axle straps in poor condition

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front discs rusty but efforts still ok

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 100,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,549 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES PERISHED, BUT "NO MOVEMENT PRESENT."

O/S/R SHOCK-ABSORBER DAMP.

SILENCER WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,549 miles

MINOR LEAK AT FRONT JOINT OF FIRST SILENCER.

N/S/F INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

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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YDV 448K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDV 448K, 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 YDV 448K registered?

YDV 448K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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