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HAL 84K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,223 mi
Last recorded67,223 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 84K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,967 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,428 miles

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

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 64,853 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch near shocker mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rust hole in nsr inner wing and rear end of ns inner sill rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner wing rusted and holed behind wheel will need repair soon

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,424 miles

floor pan excessively corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

floor pan excessively corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,989 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 56,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,167 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 53,477 miles

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 84K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 84K, 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.

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What year was HAL 84K registered?

HAL 84K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HAL 84K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 84K shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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