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CHY 15K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,345 mi
Last recorded9,345 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHY 15K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,345 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 9,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 9,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf nsf brake slight bind

osr nsr inner sills corroded

osr nsr inner wheel arches corroded

poor repair to osr inner wheel arch possibly covered in fibre glass

Pass 27 Jul 2016 9,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2016 9,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,907 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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CHY 15K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CHY 15K, 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 CHY 15K registered?

CHY 15K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is CHY 15K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHY 15K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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