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HVA 179K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,035 mi
Last recorded32,035 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVA 179K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 32,035 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 30,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 29,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 28,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,887 miles

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 24,707 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 19,912 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,938 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise suspension components ie wishbones/springs. subframe ect starting to corrode

engine has oil leak

o/s/f engine mount has nut and bolt missing. but it is secure

rear diff pinion oil seal has slight leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 15,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs rusty

many suspention components rusty

rear differential has oli leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 13,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes req attention

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,505 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 11,522 miles

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2010 8,142 miles

advise engine/gearbox and rear axle leaking oil

advise frint and rear suspension very rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2010 8,141 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise engine/gearbox and rear axle leaking oil

advise frint and rear suspension very rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2009 4,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 1,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,114 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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HVA 179K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HVA 179K, 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.

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What year was HVA 179K registered?

HVA 179K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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