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HAL 488K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 488K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,100 miles

Nearside Front n/s front trunion has slight lift

Offside Front o/s front trunion has slight lift

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front n/s front trunion has slight lift

Offside Front o/s front trunion has slight lift

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,691 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,675 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,977 miles

NSF OSF SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION JOINTS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,624 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,348 miles

OSF TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 49,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,270 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HAL 488K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAL 488K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HAL 488K?

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What year was HAL 488K registered?

HAL 488K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HAL 488K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 488K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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