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HMH 813K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,598 mi
Last recorded73,598 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMH 813K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,598 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,598 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,994 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,775 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,593 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion around o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,276 miles

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

surface corrosion around suspension components & underbody areas

Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

surface corrosion around suspension components & underbody areas

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,578 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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HMH 813K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HMH 813K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMH 813K registered?

HMH 813K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is HMH 813K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMH 813K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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