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HFO 588L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 588L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,359 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2019 86,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

fan rubbers worn fan insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2016 85,870 miles

direction indications going 90 per sec

Fail 31 Jul 2016 85,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

direction indications going 90 per sec

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,726 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 85,726 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 85,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

water leak at rad

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,931 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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HFO 588L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFO 588L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFO 588L registered?

HFO 588L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is HFO 588L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 588L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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