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BAY 150K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 150K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,489 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,436 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Perished on the sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Perished on the sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,114 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S and O/S (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 89,989 miles

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

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,180 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,675 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight leak from near-side rear axle tube into brake, but no adverse effect on brake efficiency

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 88,596 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,985 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 87,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,947 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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BAY 150K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAY 150K, 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.

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BAY 150K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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