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YOD 261K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 261K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,485 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn both ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,456 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

windscreen lower edge milky

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,441 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,441 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,402 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen slightly milky around edges.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen milky around edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,348 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 77,316 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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YOD 261K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YOD 261K, 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 261K registered?

YOD 261K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is YOD 261K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 261K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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