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YKN 480J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,104 mi
Last recorded26,104 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 480J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 26,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Minor corrosion to fuel line

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Output reduced both headlights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 25,586 miles

output reduced both headlights

stone chip outside zone "A"

Pass 19 Sep 2023 25,374 miles

output reduced both headlights

stone chip outside zone "A"

Fail 12 Sep 2023 25,368 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

output reduced both headlights

stone chip outside zone "A"

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,298 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip outside zone "A"

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2019 24,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly tight

offside front tyre deeply cracked on sidewall no cords visible

slight cracking both rear tyre sidewalls

slight cracking nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2019 24,912 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly tight

offside front tyre deeply cracked on sidewall no cords visible

slight cracking both rear tyre sidewalls

slight cracking nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly tight

Fail 26 Jun 2018 24,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged knotted together (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly tight

Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,691 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside upper drop link bush deteriorated

offside seat belt slow to extract

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,052 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 22,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YKN 480J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YKN 480J, 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 YKN 480J registered?

YKN 480J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is YKN 480J safe to buy?

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