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HPA 853K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,292 mi
Last recorded13,292 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 853K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,292 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 13,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 13,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 3 Oct 2017 13,287 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 13,284 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,250 miles

both inner front sills corroded out side of any pescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,235 miles

corrosion to both front inner sills outside of any pescribed area

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 12,774 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 853K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HPA 853K, 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

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What year was HPA 853K registered?

HPA 853K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 26 August 1971.

Is HPA 853K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPA 853K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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