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KYU 245K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,002 mi
Last recorded11,002 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 245K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 11,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,812 miles

nearside rear hubseal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2015 10,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear hubseal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,649 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 9,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,514 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 7,105 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering colum. †slight play in front wheel berings. †under side of car heaverly under silled.

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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KYU 245K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KYU 245K, 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 KYU 245K registered?

KYU 245K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KYU 245K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 245K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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