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KYC 601D

1985 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,177 mi
Last recorded20,177 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 MG B20,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 601D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,177 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 20,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,009 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 20,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 19,722 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 19,711 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,604 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perishing.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 19,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

clutch slave cylinder slightly seeping.

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perishing.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,595 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,595 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 18,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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KYC 601D is a 1985 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 20,177 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 KYC 601D, 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 41 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYC 601D registered?

KYC 601D is a 1985 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is KYC 601D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 601D shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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