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HVK 470K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 470K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,326 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolent leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear battery cage corroded .

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,243 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,178 miles

Rear both tailamp bulbs very bright ? advise to be checked .[stop lamps both work ok.]

Rear handbrake in need of adjust . [very little reserve travel]

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,513 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,842 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r hub spline has slight play ?[wire wheels fitted]

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r bumpstop missing ?

steering in need of greasing ;

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,816 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 39,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,314 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,992 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,992 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,257 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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HVK 470K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 470K, 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 HVK 470K registered?

HVK 470K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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