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KBY 959K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,701 mi
Last recorded29,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 959K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 29,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,195 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 28,194 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel Pipe To Fuel Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,756 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,448 miles

jacking points corroded

n/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,024 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brakes unequal operation

slight play steering column top bush

Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,984 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brakes unequal operation

slight play steering column top bush

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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KBY 959K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KBY 959K, 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 KBY 959K registered?

KBY 959K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KBY 959K safe to buy?

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