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YJF 250J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

804 mi
Last recorded804 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 250J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 804 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 804 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,789 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,471 miles

offside front inner sill showing signs of corrossion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,468 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s front inner sill showing signs of corrosion o/k at test

Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,468 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s front inner sill showing signs of corrosion o/k at test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,224 miles

both outer sills at rear corroding but ok at test

both rear suspension check straps deterioating

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 97,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,498 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 96,498 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YJF 250J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJF 250J, 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

How do I check the history of YJF 250J?

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What year was YJF 250J registered?

YJF 250J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is YJF 250J safe to buy?

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