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HMF 386K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,199 mi
Last recorded50,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMF 386K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 50,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 45,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,016 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 45,002 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,779 miles

rear carb float high petrol over flowing no drain pipes fitted & leaking onto exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,817 miles

Nearside Rear advise attention to number plate light

Pass 12 May 2015 42,598 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HMF 386K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMF 386K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMF 386K?

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What year was HMF 386K registered?

HMF 386K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is HMF 386K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMF 386K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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