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YOT 660J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,710 mi
Last recorded4,710 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOT 660J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 4,710 miles

FRONT BRAKES 20% OUT OF BALANCE

LIGHT MARKS ON WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

PERISH MARKS ON O/S FRONT TYRE.

PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S REAR HUB

SOME LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS.

Fail 2 May 2014 4,710 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKES 20% OUT OF BALANCE

LIGHT MARKS ON WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

PERISH MARKS ON O/S FRONT TYRE.

PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S REAR HUB

SOME LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 4,707 miles

N/S rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre walls perished

slight damage to o/s front tyre valve

slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2013 4,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre walls perished

slight damage to o/s front tyre valve

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,650 miles

BATTERY NOT SECURED

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SOME DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN BOTH SIDES

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S REAR WIRE WHEEL SPLINES

WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK AND PINION

Fail 17 Mar 2012 4,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BATTERY NOT SECURED

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SOME DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN BOTH SIDES

SPARE TYRE FLAT

WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK AND PINION

Pass 7 Sep 2010 4,636 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SOME WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK AND PINION

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 31 Aug 2010 4,628 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

LOW READING FROM N/S REAR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES.

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SOME WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK AND PINION

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 18 Aug 2010 4,622 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

LOW READING FROM N/S REAR BRAKE.

O/S FRONT TYRE VALVE DAMAGED

SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SOME WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK AND PINION

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 24 Aug 2009 4,569 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S REAR HUB.

SOME DAMAGE TO N/S REAR ROAD WHEEL RIM

SOME DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

SOME DRAG ON N/S REAR BRAKE

SOME PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH

SPARE TYRE FLAT

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION ON O/S

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,421 miles

N/S REAR ROAD WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S REAR HUB OIL SEAL.

SOME DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

SOME PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH.

WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,088 miles

PERISH MARKS ON N/S FRONT TYRE WALL.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

SOME WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S FRONT KIN PIN FULCRUM PINS AND BUSHES.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 4,074 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

PERISH MARKS ON N/S FRONT TYRE WALL

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

SOME WEAR IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 3,205 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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YOT 660J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOT 660J, 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 YOT 660J registered?

YOT 660J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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