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HVG 877L

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,493 mi
Last recorded32,493 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 877L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,493 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion to underside of vehicle/chassis. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 32,478 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan x4 + places. (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion to underside of vehicle/chassis. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Gearbox leak

Multiple areas of surface corrosion along underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim on lower limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim on upper limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 32,399 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 32,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 32,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 31,356 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HVG 877L is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVG 877L, 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 HVG 877L registered?

HVG 877L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HVG 877L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 877L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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