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HLU 770K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,088 mi
Last recorded43,088 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 770K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 43,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 43,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Major coolant leak

Offside Front Balance weight catching track rod end

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,848 miles

O/S FRONT KING PIN HAS SOME PLAY

Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,845 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S FRONT KING PIN HAS SOME PLAY

Pass 23 May 2013 41,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,566 miles

surface corrosion underside of car body & suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,207 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,469 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,748 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HLU 770K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLU 770K, 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

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What year was HLU 770K registered?

HLU 770K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is HLU 770K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLU 770K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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