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HBE 205N

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,827 mi
Last recorded33,827 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBE 205N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 33,827 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 33,827 miles

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 33,236 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,513 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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HBE 205N is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HBE 205N, 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

How do I check the history of HBE 205N?

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What year was HBE 205N registered?

HBE 205N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is HBE 205N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBE 205N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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