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YOD 185K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 185K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,664 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,166 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 31 May 2022 96,166 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 93,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 93,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,792 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f rack boot perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,543 miles

front brake pads needed in about 3000 miles

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads needed in around 3000 miles

o/s/r check strap deterated

Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads needed in around 3000 miles

Pass 28 Jul 2007 90,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 90,636 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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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YOD 185K is a 1971 MG B in White 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 YOD 185K, 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

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What year was YOD 185K registered?

YOD 185K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YOD 185K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 185K shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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