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HBW 338N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,658 mi
Last recorded27,658 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 338N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,854 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some inbalance on rear service brake system indicating possible fault starting

some slight lift in upper and lower trunions both sides

Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,865 miles

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

Off side wiper blade worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,865 miles

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

Off side wiper blade worn

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,959 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to age crack

darker light lens fitted to n/s/r

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,249 miles

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

slight play in nsf top trunion joint

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,092 miles

plug leads resting on steering sharft

slight play in both front king pins

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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HBW 338N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 HBW 338N, 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 52 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 HBW 338N registered?

HBW 338N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1974.

Is HBW 338N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 338N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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