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RYD 191L

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,430 mi
Last recorded6,430 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 191L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 6,430 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 6,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 5,284 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 5,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 4,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 4,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 4,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2012 4,448 miles

o/s front floor pan corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

slight play inn/s and o/s king pin assemblies

Fail 15 Aug 2012 4,441 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front floor pan corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

slight play inn/s and o/s king pin assemblies

Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,729 miles

underbody undersealed and waxoiled

Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 87,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water pump leaking

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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RYD 191L is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RYD 191L, 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.

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What year was RYD 191L registered?

RYD 191L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RYD 191L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYD 191L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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