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HLX 277K

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,293 mi
Last recorded76,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 277K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,293 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 75,942 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 74,488 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,132 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 46,714 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,280 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,155 miles

radiator leaking

strongly advise ......corrosion to o/s centre out rigger

Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,998 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,998 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,486 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,486 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,900 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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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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HLX 277K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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