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YNJ 868J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,876 mi
Last recorded47,876 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 868J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,876 miles

Rear silencer has a poor repair

Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,865 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under floor and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under floor and sill repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts axle check strap (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under floor and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under floor and sill repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 9,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,576 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 868J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YNJ 868J, 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 868J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 26 March 1971.

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