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HVA 61K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,079 mi
Last recorded6,079 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVA 61K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 6,079 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 6,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,054 miles

exhaust mounting missing

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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HVA 61K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVA 61K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVA 61K registered?

HVA 61K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is HVA 61K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVA 61K shows 3 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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