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HKO 607L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,884 mi
Last recorded11,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKO 607L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 11,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 11,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 10,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 10,390 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 10,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,619 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 8,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,780 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 7,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,133 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 7,133 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,381 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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HKO 607L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 HKO 607L, 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 53 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 HKO 607L registered?

HKO 607L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is HKO 607L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKO 607L shows 14 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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