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HMD 804K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,123 mi
Last recorded9,123 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMD 804K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 9,123 miles

Offside Front Upper slight lift in king pin upper joint

Pass 17 Nov 2023 7,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside handbrake low reading

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 5,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside play to the king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 5,516 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside hand brake low reading

Offside play to the king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 3,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may be leaking wet day not sure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake low reading

Offside play to king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 2,535 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside play to kink pin

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 2,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside play to kink pin

Fail 27 Oct 2020 2,471 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside play to king pin

Pass 8 Nov 2019 749 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 741 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,267 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear brakes out of balance

Fail 17 Nov 2018 98,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,105 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

battery carrier corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 95,095 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

battery carrier corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,876 miles

Nearside Rear 5reverse light on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 5reverse light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,730 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,761 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,325 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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HMD 804K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HMD 804K, 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 HMD 804K registered?

HMD 804K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1971.

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