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HLR 43K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,337 mi
Last recorded82,337 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLR 43K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,337 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 81,823 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 81,823 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s and n/s front swivels.

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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HLR 43K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HLR 43K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLR 43K?

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What year was HLR 43K registered?

HLR 43K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HLR 43K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLR 43K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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