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YOK 94J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,998 mi
Last recorded33,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOK 94J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 33,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 33,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 29,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,630 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,627 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,607 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,525 miles

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

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 26,064 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YOK 94J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOK 94J, 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 YOK 94J registered?

YOK 94J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is YOK 94J safe to buy?

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