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YOT 981J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,837 mi
Last recorded38,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOT 981J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,328 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 37,737 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,974 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 981J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YOT 981J, 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 YOT 981J?

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What year was YOT 981J registered?

YOT 981J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is YOT 981J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOT 981J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YOT 981J have outstanding finance?

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