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MCY 199K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,207 mi
Last recorded38,207 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 199K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 38,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,207 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 38,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 38,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyre's cracked/perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

front brake disc's pitted

front propshaft universal joint has slight free play/wear

Pass 28 May 2010 38,207 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under sill on all of under side

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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MCY 199K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MCY 199K, 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 MCY 199K registered?

MCY 199K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is MCY 199K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 199K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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