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HBG 875N

1984 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBG 875N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 62,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 62,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,235 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,131 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,131 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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HBG 875N is a 1984 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBG 875N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 42 years old, this MG B GT V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBG 875N registered?

HBG 875N is a 1984 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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The MOT history for HBG 875N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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