MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s + n/s valve stems perished
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s + n/s valve stems perished
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HTU 497K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HTU 497K, 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 HTU 497K registered?
HTU 497K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 July 1972.
Is HTU 497K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HTU 497K shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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