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YFR 800L

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 800L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,007 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,627 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 77,420 miles

Oil leak

battery tray base corroded

car has multiple corrosion repairs

offside front kingpin slight play

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 May 2013 77,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

car has multiple corrosion repairs

offside front kingpin slight play

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 May 2010 77,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

underbody well covered in black underseal

Fail 7 May 2010 77,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

underbody well covered in black underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,580 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 76,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YFR 800L is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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 YFR 800L, 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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YFR 800L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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