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RYY 146K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,987 mi
Last recorded42,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 146K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 42,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,122 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,949 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RYY 146K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYY 146K, 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 RYY 146K?

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What year was RYY 146K registered?

RYY 146K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RYY 146K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 146K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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