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LYX 651K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,572 mi
Last recorded68,572 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 651K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 68,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 68,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,435 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,375 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery able to move within battery compartment

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,361 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 68,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 68,323 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre's cracked/perished

Fail 24 May 2011 68,323 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre's cracked/perished

Pass 25 May 2010 68,310 miles

o/s/r hub has some play

Fail 18 May 2010 68,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

o/s/r hub has some play

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,258 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,210 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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LYX 651K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 LYX 651K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYX 651K?

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What year was LYX 651K registered?

LYX 651K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is LYX 651K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYX 651K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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