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YTJ 400J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTJ 400J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,410 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,701 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 62,417 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,242 miles

Slight corrodsion on bottom of battery tray

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,047 miles

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

offside brake master cylinder/servo mounting weld repair can not be fully inspected due to excessive underseal

Fail 19 Jun 2007 57,382 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005

battery insecure

nsf wing insecure osr axle strap weak

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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YTJ 400J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTJ 400J, 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 YTJ 400J registered?

YTJ 400J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is YTJ 400J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTJ 400J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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