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HYK 696K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,722 mi
Last recorded33,722 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYK 696K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 33,722 miles

Front STEERING SLIGHTLY STIFF BUT HAS BEEN REPAIRED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

Fail 15 Oct 2019 33,710 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,907 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 32,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,622 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,307 miles

Brake pipe to servo clips?

N/S/R handbrake clevice pin split pin?

Rear exhaust patched

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,281 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,529 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o\s\f bump stop missing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,355 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o\s\f bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s mirror missing.

n/s/r check strap starting to split.

o/s wiper blade starting to wear.

o/s/f bump stop missing.

radiator corroded and damp.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrod.

slight play in n/s/r damper link arm bush.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,748 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front suspension bump stop missing.

radiator corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 29,655 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

engine oil leaks

n/s & o/s front top & bottom suspension trunion bushes split

remould tyres fitted to o/s front & n/s rear

slight lift o/s king pin

surface rust front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,655 miles

Battery insecure

engine oil leaks

n/s & o/s front top & bottom suspension trunion bushes split

remould tyres fitted to o/s front & n/s rear

slight lift o/s king pin

surface rust front and rear metal brake pipes

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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HYK 696K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HYK 696K, 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 HYK 696K registered?

HYK 696K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 November 1971.

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