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HRF 281K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,564 mi
Last recorded25,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 281K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 25,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,175 miles

Nearside Castle section by jacking point inadequately welded and has a hole caused by corrosion . this is outside the prescribed areas

Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,174 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Castle section by jacking point inadequately welded and has a hole caused by corrosion . this is outside the prescribed areas

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,954 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 24,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 24,035 miles

Nearside Front outer sill weak where wing bolts on

Fail 18 Dec 2015 24,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front outer sill weak where wing bolts on

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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HRF 281K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HRF 281K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRF 281K registered?

HRF 281K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is HRF 281K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRF 281K shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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