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YNJ 512J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,083 mi
Last recorded72,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 512J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

all underneath and around engine bay slightly corroded

front and rear valance corroded and front cross member

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear wheel arches and rear wings very corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,151 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play steering rack.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,151 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

slight play steering rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,585 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s track rod end boot split

Fail 18 Nov 2005 70,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s track rod end boot split

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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YNJ 512J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNJ 512J, 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.

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YNJ 512J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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