MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolent leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear battery cage corroded .
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]
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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]
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r bumpstop missing ?
steering in need of greasing ;
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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)
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)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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.
Is HVK 470K safe to buy?
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