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HBW 932N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 932N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 87,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 85,816 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,609 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,102 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,102 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,972 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,954 miles

advise slight lift in n/s/f kingpin

advise slight play in steering

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,538 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 82,538 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 82,243 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 82,234 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,784 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 81,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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HBW 932N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBW 932N, 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 HBW 932N registered?

HBW 932N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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