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YRM 671J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRM 671J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,136 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,136 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 97,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 97,467 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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YRM 671J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRM 671J, 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 56 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 YRM 671J?

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What year was YRM 671J registered?

YRM 671J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is YRM 671J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRM 671J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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