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GYK 870J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,619 mi
Last recorded22,619 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 870J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,619 miles

Off side rear foot brake has a slight low reading

Off side steering rack gaiter has slight deteriation

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,420 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake servo pipe perished

Fail 1 Aug 2018 22,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link rod broken at upper attachment (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake servo pipe perished

Pass 10 May 2017 22,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 22,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 22,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 22,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,394 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,170 miles

steering wheel slight play

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 870J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 870J, 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

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What year was GYK 870J registered?

GYK 870J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 29 April 1971.

Is GYK 870J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYK 870J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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