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YKA 985J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,574 mi
Last recorded61,574 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKA 985J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 60,417 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,392 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,141 miles

N/S/R HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,746 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,738 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,632 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear halfshaft oil seal

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,099 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,034 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

off side front brake hose just touches cross member

Pass 9 Sep 2006 56,796 miles

Slight oil leak on nearside rear hub/backplate

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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YKA 985J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YKA 985J, 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 YKA 985J registered?

YKA 985J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is YKA 985J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKA 985J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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