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YGA 582J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,245 mi
Last recorded70,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGA 582J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,245 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 70,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,026 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

positive marked crocodile clip hanging from n/s/r battery

Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight movement in steering column

Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 52,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,588 miles

corrosion starting in nearside sill/wing instep area

lower section of nearside front wing corroded (not structural)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in nearside sill/wing instep area

lower section of nearside front wing corroded (not structural)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers seat insecure

lower section of nearside front wing corroded (not structural)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

lower section of nearside front wing corroded (not structural)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 48,424 miles

nearside front top suspention bushes slightly unbonding

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside rear shock absorber very slightly leaking

slight brake judder both rear brakes

slight play in offside front drop link upper joint

Fail 2 Aug 2008 48,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front top suspention bushes slightly unbonding

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

offside rear shock absorber very slightly leaking

slight brake judder both rear brakes

slight play in offside front drop link upper joint

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,951 miles

corrosion appearing in lower section of front n/s wing

exhaust system corroding

no rear fog lamp required as vehicle is pre 1980 [m o t purposes only however road traffic act rules may apply ]

slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,723 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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YGA 582J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGA 582J, 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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YGA 582J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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