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HUV 489K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,684 mi
Last recorded9,684 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUV 489K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 9,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,396 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 8,396 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 8,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 7,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

play to o/s steering arm / front tyres worn on inner edges / n/s and o/s outrigger rails corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,114 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play to o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 6,306 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 5,252 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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HUV 489K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HUV 489K, 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 HUV 489K registered?

HUV 489K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is HUV 489K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUV 489K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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