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HUY 559K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 559K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,826 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,774 miles

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,631 miles

slight binding on off side front brake

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 91,209 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,209 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,154 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,086 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake mechanism slightly siezed

Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,989 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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HUY 559K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HUY 559K, 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 HUY 559K registered?

HUY 559K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HUY 559K safe to buy?

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