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HHO 161K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,392 mi
Last recorded56,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHO 161K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2016 56,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

footbrake travel long

rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2016 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

footbrake travel long

rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,892 miles

indicater switch loose

slight footbrake travel

slight movement in osf wheelbearing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,892 miles

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

indicater switch loose

slight footbrake travel

slight movement in osf wheelbearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,669 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,176 miles

Both front upper rosebud bushes are perished

N/S/R tyre is scrubbed on the face

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Several spots of surface corrosion on undersaide of car

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering rack is damp

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,176 miles

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

Both front upper rosebud bushes are perished

N/S/R tyre is scrubbed on the face

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Several spots of surface corrosion on undersaide of car

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering rack is damp

Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 45,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,586 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 45,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 45,394 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HHO 161K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHO 161K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HHO 161K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 3 August 1971.

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