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HPD 885K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,182 mi
Last recorded27,182 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 885K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S SEAT BELT ADJUSTER REQUIRES ATTENTION

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,941 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STEERING RACK HAS SOME MOVEMENT AND NOISEY

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 885K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HPD 885K, 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 HPD 885K registered?

HPD 885K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is HPD 885K safe to buy?

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