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YJG 241K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,560 mi
Last recorded1,560 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJG 241K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 1,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 1,118 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 1,105 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Currently flashing at 130 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Concentrated scratching caused by defective wiper blade (8.3.1a)

All 4 tyres have age related perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YJG 241K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJG 241K, 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 YJG 241K registered?

YJG 241K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is YJG 241K safe to buy?

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