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GYB 246K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 246K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

battery tray corroded battery still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,429 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 63,426 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,563 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,041 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 62,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front headlight housing has excessive corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,940 miles

rear SU carburettor dash pot damper missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,940 miles

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

rear SU carburettor dash pot damper missing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,278 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,173 miles

both front armstrong shock absorbers weeping oil

general gearbox oil leaks

rear axle diff leaking oil

rear carburettor dash pot plunger loose

walls perished on all tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 53,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 51,113 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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GYB 246K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GYB 246K, 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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What year was GYB 246K registered?

GYB 246K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is GYB 246K safe to buy?

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