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YHL 865K

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,328 mi
Last recorded42,328 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHL 865K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 42,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,188 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 42,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,618 miles

play in offside front kingpin

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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YHL 865K is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHL 865K, 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 YHL 865K?

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What year was YHL 865K registered?

YHL 865K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is YHL 865K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHL 865K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YHL 865K have outstanding finance?

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