MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front head lamp showing signs of rust in side reflector but beam pattern is ok
Lower rust and corrosion to the under side of the car and chassis
Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
lots of welding been done to floor/chassis only just met mot standards, lots of under seal covering up poor welding
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing rusted away from the sill loose flapping (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
radiator leaking
strongly advise ......corrosion to o/s centre out rigger
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
radiator leaking
strongly advise ......corrosion to o/s centre out rigger
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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HLX 277K is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 HLX 277K, 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 HLX 277K registered?
HLX 277K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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