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YRL 486J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,349 mi
Last recorded22,349 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 486J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,341 miles

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2018 22,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 22,325 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 22,325 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 22,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,279 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,279 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,256 miles

slight drag on n/s front brake

wiper blade rubbers, fouling top screen rubber

Pass 1 May 2008 22,248 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,240 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 22,240 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,232 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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YRL 486J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRL 486J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRL 486J registered?

YRL 486J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 June 1971.

Is YRL 486J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRL 486J shows 20 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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