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HPA 843K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,341 mi
Last recorded22,341 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 843K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,279 miles

front suspension joints have slight play

most brake pipes have slight rust

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Aug 2019 22,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid foor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front suspension joints have slight play

most brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 23 Aug 2017 22,208 miles

jacking points cross member holed n/s and o/s

Fail 17 Aug 2017 22,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished sidewall with rubber lifting (4.1.D.1a)

jacking points cross member holed n/s and o/s

long travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,026 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre sidewall seems closer to wheel arch than the o/s/r

rear tyre sidewalls perished recommend changing

underside heavily undersealed unable to ascertain condition of some areas and componants

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,816 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,464 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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HPA 843K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPA 843K, 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.

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What year was HPA 843K registered?

HPA 843K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 18 August 1971.

Is HPA 843K safe to buy?

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