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HPD 657K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,366 mi
Last recorded43,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 657K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2018 36,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,611 miles

all 4 tyres small surface cracks

Pass 24 May 2016 34,711 miles

all 4 tyres small surface cracks

Pass 18 May 2015 33,708 miles

small surface cracks all tyres

Pass 7 May 2014 33,373 miles

small surface cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,280 miles

Coolant leak

Small crack in rear end of centre silencer.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,174 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 30,259 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,569 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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HPD 657K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HPD 657K, 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 HPD 657K?

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What year was HPD 657K registered?

HPD 657K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 15 September 1971.

Is HPD 657K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPD 657K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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