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FYA 186K

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,390 mi
Last recorded44,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 186K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 44,230 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 44,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 44,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 44,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 44,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 44,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,053 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 44,053 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,826 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 43,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,541 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 43,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,188 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,575 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FYA 186K is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FYA 186K, 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 FYA 186K?

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What year was FYA 186K registered?

FYA 186K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is FYA 186K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 186K shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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