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HGU 351K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 351K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 72,015 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,407 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,892 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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HGU 351K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGU 351K, 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

How do I check the history of HGU 351K?

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What year was HGU 351K registered?

HGU 351K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is HGU 351K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 351K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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