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HAL 954K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 954K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 54,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,065 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 53,511 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 53,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 52,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Head lights poor

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

Pass 29 May 2020 51,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 51,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,344 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 47,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,619 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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HAL 954K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HAL 954K, 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 HAL 954K registered?

HAL 954K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is HAL 954K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 954K shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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