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YWN 999J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,324 mi
Last recorded9,324 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 999J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 9,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 9,180 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak Engine ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 9,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,042 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,983 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 8,983 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,691 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 8,691 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,135 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 6,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,562 miles

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 999J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 999J, 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.

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What year was YWN 999J registered?

YWN 999J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is YWN 999J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWN 999J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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