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YON 755J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,318 mi
Last recorded25,318 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYON 755J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 25,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 25,123 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,905 miles

intermitant fault on o/s headlight

slight oil leak o/s/r hub

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,160 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 21,380 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 21,380 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2008 20,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,988 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 16,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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YON 755J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YON 755J, 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 YON 755J?

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What year was YON 755J registered?

YON 755J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is YON 755J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YON 755J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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