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YWF 55K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWF 55K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel possibly loose ??

Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,597 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f floor corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,897 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,858 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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YWF 55K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YWF 55K, 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 YWF 55K registered?

YWF 55K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is YWF 55K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWF 55K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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