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KYX 171P

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,041 mi
Last recorded21,041 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 171P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,041 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 20,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 15,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 15,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,509 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 15,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine running on 2 cylinders only

Fail 27 Mar 2012 15,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

os & ns front road springs corroded.front subframe corroded.osf floor repaired & heavily under sealed.front metal brake pipes corroded.exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,496 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 14,495 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KYX 171P is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 KYX 171P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KYX 171P registered?

KYX 171P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1975.

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