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HLU 896K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,714 mi
Last recorded21,714 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 896K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 21,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section manifold join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 20,751 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,662 miles

nearside front tyre tread perished

offside front tyre tread perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,149 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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HLU 896K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 896K, 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 896K registered?

HLU 896K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1971.

Is HLU 896K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLU 896K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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