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YRD 470K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,841 mi
Last recorded1,841 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 470K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 1,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 1,747 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 1,747 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,060 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,060 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010
Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 97,550 miles

Centre Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,079 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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YRD 470K 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 YRD 470K, 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

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What year was YRD 470K registered?

YRD 470K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is YRD 470K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRD 470K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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