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WYC 380M

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,059 mi
Last recorded24,059 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYC 380M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 24,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,868 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 21,774 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

differential leak

nearside front suspension has slight play in swivel pin

offside inn door sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,953 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 19,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 17,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 15,539 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,628 miles

no rear fog lamp fitted.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 14,619 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

no rear fog lamp fitted.

rear leaf springs weekened though deteriation due to ageing, not rubbing or foweling an part of vehicle therefore still serviceable ,rec ommened replacement.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,664 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 12,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WYC 380M is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYC 380M, 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 WYC 380M registered?

WYC 380M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WYC 380M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYC 380M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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