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YJN 597J

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJN 597J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,204 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 71,204 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamps affected by operation of horn

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured Centre box section corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,331 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

hand brake travel high

o/s/middle chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,011 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,065 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 67,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,833 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 65,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,943 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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YJN 597J is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJN 597J, 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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What year was YJN 597J registered?

YJN 597J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 June 1971.

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