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KYK 110X

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,361 mi
Last recorded71,361 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYK 110X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 71,361 miles

n/s rear outer sill corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2020 71,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear outer sill corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,997 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ON THE SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,490 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,760 miles

bad oil leak

o/s rear outer and inner sill corroding

rear silencer cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bad oil leak

o/s rear outer and inner sill corroding

rear silencer cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,429 miles

offside rear inner and outer sill corroding

oil leak from engine area?

rear differentail oil seals (prop) leaking?

Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,944 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill,not holed

rear axle brake pipe not in clamp

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,944 miles

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill,not holed

rear axle brake pipe not in clamp

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,348 miles

bad oil leak from engine area

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside rear outer sill corroding

oil leak from gearbos area

rear brake pipse corroding

rear differentail (propshaft) oil seal leaking

slight play in both front kingpins

slight play in both steering rack-ends

steering rack damp

wipers poor

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,661 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,114 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,543 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,357 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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KYK 110X is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 KYK 110X, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KYK 110X registered?

KYK 110X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KYK 110X safe to buy?

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