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HVK 15K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,931 mi
Last recorded14,931 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 15K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 14,931 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 13,015 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,771 miles

Offside Front lift in kingpin

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,632 miles

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

Play evident in o/s king pin not considered excessive.

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 12,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play evident in o/s king pin not considered excessive.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,225 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

N/s/f tyre sidewall detteriating.

Play evident o/s/f king pin not considered excessive.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,925 miles

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

N/s/f tyre sidewall detteriating.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 11,919 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/f tyre sidewall detteriating.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,713 miles

Lift evident in both front king pins.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 11,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lift evident in both front king pins.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,435 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 24 Jun 2009 11,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 10,839 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front panel and battery tray detteriating.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 10,501 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 May 2006 10,025 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 10,025 miles

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

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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HVK 15K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 HVK 15K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVK 15K registered?

HVK 15K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is HVK 15K safe to buy?

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