MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
axle straps heavly perished and started to split
lift in nearside front trunnion joint
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
lift to n/s/f tronion joint
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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CYC 638J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 CYC 638J, 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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How do I check the history of CYC 638J?
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What year was CYC 638J registered?
CYC 638J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is CYC 638J safe to buy?
The MOT history for CYC 638J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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