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HPF 207K

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

11,266 mi
Last recorded11,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPF 207K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 11,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 11,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 9,950 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 9,737 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 9,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 9,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 9,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underbody and chassis have been undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2019 9,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and chassis have been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 8,484 miles

chassis areas corroded

corrosion to under floor areas

jacking points corroded

play in nearside rear wheel hub splines

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,201 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front body corrosion

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside middle has body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,943 miles

Fuel pipes from fuel tank to fuel pump and from fuel pump towards front of vehicle are corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 7,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipes from fuel tank to fuel pump and from fuel pump towards front of vehicle are corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 7,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 7,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 7,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,266 miles

castle rails corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 6,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,465 miles

both castle rails corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2009 6,460 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front floors and castle rails corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,748 miles
Fail 22 May 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front inner wing supports rusty

o/s/f side member rusty

previous welding repairs very poor

slight play in both king pins

thick underseal covering many areas

vehicle chassis and floor panels in very poor condition

vehicle floor and side members rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,967 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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HPF 207K is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HPF 207K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPF 207K registered?

HPF 207K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is HPF 207K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPF 207K shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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