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CHY 725K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHY 725K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,488 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,130 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,125 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 83,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,630 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 81,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,871 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,139 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 79,139 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 69,752 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,889 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 725K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 725K, 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

How do I check the history of CHY 725K?

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What year was CHY 725K registered?

CHY 725K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is CHY 725K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHY 725K shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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