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HMD 340K

1971 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

34,967 mi
Last recorded34,967 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMD 340K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 34,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 34,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,759 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 34,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,759 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HMD 340K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMD 340K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMD 340K registered?

HMD 340K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is HMD 340K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMD 340K shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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