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KYE 948K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,759 mi
Last recorded15,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYE 948K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 15,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in N/S/F swivel joints

Fail 4 Jan 2018 15,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in N/S/F swivel joints

Pass 5 Jan 2017 8,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 3,414 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,404 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,629 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 Jan 2014 90,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,327 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 85,327 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,013 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,566 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 83,564 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KYE 948K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYE 948K, 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 KYE 948K registered?

KYE 948K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 25 November 1971.

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The MOT history for KYE 948K shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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