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YKR 152J

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,701 mi
Last recorded15,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 152J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 15,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle strap in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear axle strap in poor conditon

Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,215 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

wipers worn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 11,740 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,124 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

horn poor

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 20 Aug 2010 9,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,750 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YKR 152J is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKR 152J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKR 152J registered?

YKR 152J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is YKR 152J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 152J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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