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RYK 246L

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 246L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,119 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 61,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre deteriorating on sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,686 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 60,686 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 60,139 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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RYK 246L is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYK 246L, 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 RYK 246L registered?

RYK 246L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RYK 246L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYK 246L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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