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KBY 971K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,190 mi
Last recorded21,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 971K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 21,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 19,754 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 17,413 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 12,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 12,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,822 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,811 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 10,392 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,392 miles

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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KBY 971K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KBY 971K, 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 KBY 971K registered?

KBY 971K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KBY 971K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 971K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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