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HUY 572K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,460 mi
Last recorded50,460 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 572K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside reverse light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2020 50,460 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside reverse light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,422 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 21 Mar 2019 50,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S reverse light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S reverse light not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside reverse light inoperative

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside reverse light inoperative

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulkhead corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,675 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,235 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,235 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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HUY 572K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HUY 572K, 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 HUY 572K registered?

HUY 572K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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