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YRS 339J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,406 mi
Last recorded13,406 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRS 339J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 13,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 12,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s upper and lower swill joints worn / lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 11,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper and lower swill joints worn / lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 10,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper and lower swivel joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 10,249 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 8,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 7,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 7,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 7,071 miles

Offside Rear rear number plate light mounting loose

rear axle sits on exhaust pipe on full droop

Pass 9 May 2018 6,332 miles

Rear axle sits on top of exhaust pipe on full droop

Pass 12 May 2017 5,291 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 5,291 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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YRS 339J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRS 339J, 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

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What year was YRS 339J registered?

YRS 339J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 December 1970.

Is YRS 339J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRS 339J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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