MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside slight knock inner rack joint
battery lead rubbing on prop
slight corrosion both sills
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside slight knock inner rack joint
battery lead rubbing on prop
slight corrosion both sills
oil leaks
rust patches
slight ex. leaks
o/s/r shock damp
oil leaks
rack damp
slight play & noise in rack
o/s/r shock damp
oil leaks, engine, gearbox & chassis
some front suspension bushes slightly worn
o/s/r shock damp
slight plat in rack
Knock in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rust hole in Offside floor/chassis
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rust hole in Offside floor/chassis
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HGJ 409K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 HGJ 409K, 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 HGJ 409K registered?
HGJ 409K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is HGJ 409K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGJ 409K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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