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HBH 686N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,634 mi
Last recorded15,634 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 686N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 15,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 15,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 15,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,879 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 14,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2014 14,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,602 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,464 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 14,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 14,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 13,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,597 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 13,109 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,399 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HBH 686N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBH 686N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBH 686N registered?

HBH 686N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 19 December 1974.

Is HBH 686N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBH 686N shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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