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YWN 994J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,044 mi
Last recorded15,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 994J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,044 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 15,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 9,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 5,863 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 5,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

excessive corrosion to n/s/f floor. not within 30cm of body mountings or suspention components

Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 4,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front bkake roller test not carried out due to pads worn out

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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YWN 994J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWN 994J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWN 994J registered?

YWN 994J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is YWN 994J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWN 994J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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