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YFL 967J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,641 mi
Last recorded8,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFL 967J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2017 8,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Upper Brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2014 8,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 7,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 7,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,035 miles

slight play near-side lower king pin

Pass 24 May 2008 6,541 miles

front brakes starting to stick

slight play both front king pins

slight play off-side steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,073 miles

play in off-side steering rack knuckle

Pass 15 Aug 2005 5,603 miles

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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YFL 967J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFL 967J, 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 YFL 967J registered?

YFL 967J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is YFL 967J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFL 967J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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