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LYH 434K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

952 mi
Last recorded952 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYH 434K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 952 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 12,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,641 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 11,640 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,979 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 10,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,513 miles

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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LYH 434K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYH 434K, 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 LYH 434K registered?

LYH 434K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LYH 434K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYH 434K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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