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HNN 831K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,000 mi
Last recorded49,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNN 831K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,000 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing NO SPLIT PIN IN NUT FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HAND BRACK (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,971 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,220 miles

both rear brakes have slight brake bind

brake lights intermitant operation

condition of floor and various welding

general corrosion

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

security of brake pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes have slight brake bind

brake lights intermitant operation

condition of floor and various welding

general corrosion

off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

security of brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,748 miles

BRAKE DISKS RUSTED, BATTERY INSECURE, U BOLT LOOSE ON REAR AXL.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,748 miles

BRAKE DISKS RUSTED, BATTERY INSECURE, U BOLT LOOSE ON REAR AXL.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 13 May 2009 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/sdoor step corrodedplay in steering coulmn screen scratched o/s n/s rear spring hangerscorroded o/s rear brakedrum loose

Pass 13 May 2009 47,740 miles

o/sdoor step corrodedplay in steering coulmn screen scratched o/s n/s rear spring hangerscorroded o/s rear brakedrum loose

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,077 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ideal needs good clean to inspect all car fully no sighns of any corrotion been weled in manny areas ADVISE ONLY

Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,077 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ideal needs good clean to inspect all car fully no sighns of any corrotion been weled in manny areas ADVISE ONLY

Fail 23 May 2008 47,677 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 44,042 miles

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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HNN 831K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HNN 831K, 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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HNN 831K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 August 1971.

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