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HBH 171K

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,031 mi
Last recorded43,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 171K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play play in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 43,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play play in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 36,525 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 36,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When on,reverse lights also flash. (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 May 2015 35,163 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 35,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 33,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 32,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bulkhead corroded

ns jacking point badly corroded

pedal box corroded

uderside heavily coated with underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,264 miles

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

bulkhead corroded

o/s jacking point corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,156 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear brakes sticking on slightly

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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HBH 171K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,962 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBH 171K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBH 171K registered?

HBH 171K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 12 May 1972.

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