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HUY 198K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 198K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,719 miles

slight play (lift) in offside kingpin /trunion.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 30,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight play (lift) in offside kingpin /trunion.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,233 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HUY 198K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUY 198K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUY 198K registered?

HUY 198K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HUY 198K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUY 198K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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