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HYX 199K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,158 mi
Last recorded70,158 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 199K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,052 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,086 miles

Nail in tyre.

Play in o/s/f suspension bush.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,964 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad very low .......

wipers smear .....

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight weep from fuel pump

Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,757 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight weep from fuel pump

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,767 miles

o/s seatbelt buckle slightly damaged

slight movement in n/s o/s lower kingpins

slight movement in o/s seatbelt real mounting/ bolt secure

slight movement in stearing wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,480 miles

heavy under sill to under side of car

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f floor pan corroded ( 2 places)

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 28 May 2009 53,425 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy under sill to under side of car

n/s/f floor pan corroded ( 2 places)

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,221 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 53,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HYX 199K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYX 199K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYX 199K registered?

HYX 199K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 17 December 1971.

Is HYX 199K safe to buy?

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