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YOJ 711K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,768 mi
Last recorded30,768 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 711K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 30,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch where mudflap fitted corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corrosion, not within prescribed area but will require attention soon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corrosion, not within prescribed area but will require attention soon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks bushes cracked and worn (5.3.2 (c))

underbody covered in thick waxoil, some corrosion evident

Pass 31 May 2023 30,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes heavily cracked on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

general underbody corrosion where visible (underbody covered in waxoil) small hole in nsr inner arch panel and nsr bump stop missing and corrosion but not excessive.

Fail 31 May 2023 30,372 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump/unions (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes heavily cracked on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

general underbody corrosion where visible (underbody covered in waxoil) small hole in nsr inner arch panel and nsr bump stop missing and corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rears (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 29,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,443 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 20,659 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YOJ 711K is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOJ 711K, 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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What year was YOJ 711K registered?

YOJ 711K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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