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YMA 273J

1971 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

766 mi
Last recorded766 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 273J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 766 miles

Under side of car under sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 715 miles

under side of car under sealed.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 681 miles

Front wipers

under side of car coated in under seal

Fail 4 Sep 2023 679 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side of car coated in under seal

Pass 30 Aug 2022 602 miles

Both front wipers

Pass 25 Aug 2021 503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 400 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 400 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 276 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% near side 113kg off side 51kg (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,976 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,900 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 98,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,870 miles

screen washers weak.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 98,786 miles

n/s rear shockabsorber leaking,

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,734 miles

n/s front and rear flexy brake hoses perished, slight lift in n/s kingpin. leak from n/s rear shocker. play in top column bush.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 98,667 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YMA 273J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMA 273J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMA 273J registered?

YMA 273J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YMA 273J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMA 273J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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