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GYK 876J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 876J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pipe clip missing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,158 miles

Headlamp switch faulty no main beams (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,406 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced, nearside low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,626 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,626 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,592 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,530 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,661 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,400 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s seat slightly loose in runner

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,400 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s seat slightly loose in runner

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,400 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,400 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,400 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 876J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 876J, 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 876J registered?

GYK 876J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 April 1971.

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