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HVK 27K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,762 mi
Last recorded42,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 27K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play ns and os in steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2011 40,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play ns and os in steering rack

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 27K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HVK 27K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVK 27K registered?

HVK 27K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is HVK 27K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVK 27K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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