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HFM 560J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,319 mi
Last recorded11,319 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFM 560J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 11,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,112 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 10,104 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering drivers floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,094 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 10,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,500 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 9,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 8,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 8,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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HFM 560J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HFM 560J, 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.

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What year was HFM 560J registered?

HFM 560J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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