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HBH 11K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 11K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 44,968 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 42,925 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,040 miles

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

Signs of corrision to both sill panels,wheel arches and doors

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Signs of corrision to both sill panels,wheel arches and doors

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,248 miles

Rattling noise from engine

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle,both outer sill panels and both rear wheel arches

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rattling noise from engine

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle,both outer sill panels and both rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,441 miles

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

Signs of corrision to both outer sill panels

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,384 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 28,383 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,758 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Jul 2009 24,752 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

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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HBH 11K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 HBH 11K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBH 11K registered?

HBH 11K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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