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HBN 818N

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,360 mi
Last recorded26,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBN 818N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,412 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 24,409 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,358 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 21,476 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,299 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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HBN 818N is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBN 818N, 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 HBN 818N registered?

HBN 818N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 24 February 1975.

Is HBN 818N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBN 818N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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