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HPP 328K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,192 mi
Last recorded59,192 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPP 328K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,192 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,994 miles

slight lift, both front king pins

Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight lift, both front king pins

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,936 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,926 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,865 miles

main beam warning light is not working

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,849 miles

main bean warning light is not working

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 58,089 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 58,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,008 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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HPP 328K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 HPP 328K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPP 328K registered?

HPP 328K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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