MOT Status
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26,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
output reduced both headlights
stone chip outside zone "A"
output reduced both headlights
stone chip outside zone "A"
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"
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"
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
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
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering system slightly tight
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
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside upper drop link bush deteriorated
offside seat belt slow to extract
Spare tyre defective
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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.
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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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