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HYP 653K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1822cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,843 mi
Last recorded38,843 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYP 653K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,822cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,415 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 10,415 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 10,093 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,805 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 9,803 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 9,149 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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HYP 653K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,822cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYP 653K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYP 653K registered?

HYP 653K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 26 November 1971.

Is HYP 653K safe to buy?

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