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YOC 130J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,493 mi
Last recorded17,493 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOC 130J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 17,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r outer sill

slight lift n/s/f and o/s/f king pin

slight movement o/s/f seat base fixings

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,023 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 16,800 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 May 2014 16,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,458 miles

slight corroded on inner & outer sill

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,128 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 16,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,106 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 16,106 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,876 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 15,863 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 15,650 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,650 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,272 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,031 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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YOC 130J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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 YOC 130J, 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.

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What year was YOC 130J registered?

YOC 130J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is YOC 130J safe to buy?

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