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HPP 390K

1971 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,770 mi
Last recorded94,770 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPP 390K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,770 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,720 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 88,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 88,389 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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HPP 390K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPP 390K, 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.

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What year was HPP 390K registered?

HPP 390K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HPP 390K safe to buy?

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