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HTC 990K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,377 mi
Last recorded75,377 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTC 990K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,377 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber rod insecure on lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire 2nd carb leak off-fuel leaking continuously when engine off and ignition on (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded on lower area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded on lower area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,892 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 72,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,911 miles

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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HTC 990K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTC 990K, 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

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What year was HTC 990K registered?

HTC 990K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is HTC 990K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTC 990K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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