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HYL 2K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,418 mi
Last recorded10,418 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYL 2K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 10,418 miles

Large crack in windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 May 2016 10,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Large crack in windscreen outside of swept area

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 27 May 2015 9,128 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 9,126 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 4,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 4,807 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 99,389 miles

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

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2004 94,071 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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HYL 2K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYL 2K, 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 HYL 2K registered?

HYL 2K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1971.

Is HYL 2K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYL 2K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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