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HPK 290K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPK 290K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 93,006 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2013 93,006 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

rear half shaft seals weeping

Pass 16 May 2012 93,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 93,006 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 93,006 miles

new floor pans fitted,heavy body sealer and underseal

off side front and near side rear tyres splitting

security near side wiper arm

Fail 17 May 2011 93,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

new floor pans fitted,heavy body sealer and underseal

off side front and near side rear tyres splitting

security near side wiper arm

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mounting split

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 13 Apr 2010 93,006 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mounting split

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 19 May 2009 93,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,006 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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HPK 290K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPK 290K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPK 290K registered?

HPK 290K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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