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HTB 299K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,164 mi
Last recorded30,164 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTB 299K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 30,164 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,999 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,611 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks from rear axle hub seals

Pass 9 May 2019 29,450 miles

oil leak nsr axle hub seal area

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,325 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle leaking on ends behind brake backing plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 29,311 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle leaking on ends behind brake backing plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 29,147 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak on rear axle by ns back plate

Pass 16 May 2016 28,853 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 14 May 2015 28,044 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,021 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak on nsr axle hub seal

Pass 16 May 2013 26,832 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 26,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,885 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,563 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 22,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HTB 299K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTB 299K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTB 299K?

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What year was HTB 299K registered?

HTB 299K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is HTB 299K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTB 299K shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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