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HPG 868K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,041 mi
Last recorded80,041 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPG 868K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,041 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 77,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,810 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,913 miles

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

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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HPG 868K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HPG 868K, 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 HPG 868K registered?

HPG 868K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is HPG 868K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPG 868K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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