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HLT 960K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,444 mi
Last recorded9,444 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 960K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 9,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 9,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 9,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 9,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 9,185 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 8,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 8,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 8,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,665 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 6,664 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes binding slightly

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,388 miles

both front suspension bump stops are missing

offside rear bodywork at valance area corroded

radiator cap is poor

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,297 miles

brake pedal rubber poor and cluthc pedal rubber missing

front brakes stiking slightly

front tyres wearing

fuel lines corroded

oil leaks

play in steering

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,066 miles

Oil leak

nearside sill soft at front

ofside rear bump stop missing and corroded

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,795 miles

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear inner wing in area of seatbelt mount poor

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,737 miles

blue smokes when cold

both front bump stops missing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,131 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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HLT 960K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLT 960K, 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.

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What year was HLT 960K registered?

HLT 960K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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