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YOC 181J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,309 mi
Last recorded53,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOC 181J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,309 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,075 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,359 miles

please note all front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated/perrished

Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,347 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

please note all front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated and perrished

Pass 12 May 2017 51,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,123 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,246 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,011 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 181J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YOC 181J, 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 YOC 181J?

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What year was YOC 181J registered?

YOC 181J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is YOC 181J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOC 181J shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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