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GYK 861J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 861J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Cooler Pipe At Filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Lift In Both King Pins.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Tank Wire's Fouling Rear Spring. (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Cooler Pipe At Filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Lift In Both King Pins.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear brakes require attention.

Near side front castle section corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 59,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure link arm (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member, centre outwards. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure link arm (2.7.2b)

Front prop shaft bolts loose.

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin bush (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift in king pin. (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear brakes require attention.

Near side front castle section corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,189 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,902 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 56,857 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,034 miles

n/s/f lower suspension joint slight lift not excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,929 miles

o/s/r foot & hand brakes slight low effort not excessive

very slight play o/s & n/s lower suspension joints

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,870 miles

o/s/r foot & hand brakes slight low effort

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,403 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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GYK 861J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYK 861J, 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 GYK 861J registered?

GYK 861J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1971.

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