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MBY 458L

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,946 mi
Last recorded40,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 458L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 39,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 38,384 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 38,384 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,805 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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MBY 458L is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBY 458L, 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

How do I check the history of MBY 458L?

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What year was MBY 458L registered?

MBY 458L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MBY 458L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBY 458L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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