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HAY 305N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,810 mi
Last recorded49,810 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAY 305N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,346 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,921 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 44,120 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 43,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,539 miles

N/s rear tyre cracked at sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,521 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,507 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HAY 305N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 HAY 305N, 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 51 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 HAY 305N registered?

HAY 305N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HAY 305N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAY 305N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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