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YKR 399J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,183 mi
Last recorded88,183 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 399J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 87,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,137 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,894 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,806 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,175 miles

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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YKR 399J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKR 399J, 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

How do I check the history of YKR 399J?

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What year was YKR 399J registered?

YKR 399J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is YKR 399J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 399J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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