MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded including inner sills
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch slave cylinder hose swollen
underbody slightly corroded
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside inner and outer sill corroded
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside inner and outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath vehicle has been undersealed
Offside Front inner sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate cracked advise replace
lift in offside front kingpin
play in steering rack
rear valence body filled cosmetic did best check possible
vehicle underside corroded plus heavily undersealed did best check possible plus body filler on outer sills cosmetic repair
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
play in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate cracked advise replace
lift in offside front kingpin
vehicle underside corroded plus heavily undersealed did best check possible plus body filler on outer sills cosmetic repair
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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HLG 852K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HLG 852K, 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.
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What year was HLG 852K registered?
HLG 852K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1972.
Is HLG 852K safe to buy?
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