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NYT 160L

1971 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYT 160L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to floorpans/suspension mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,191 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,814 miles

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

brake pipes across rear axle rusty

oil leaks

side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,571 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 90,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and gear oil leaks

leaf spring front bushes worn,not excessive movement

metal brake pipe across rear axle rusty

top radiator hose leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,985 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,459 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,628 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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NYT 160L is a 1971 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NYT 160L, 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 NYT 160L registered?

NYT 160L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NYT 160L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYT 160L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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