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HCA 473N

1975 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,266 mi
Last recorded3,266 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCA 473N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 3,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 2,348 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 1,328 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to the floor/sills

Fail 12 Aug 2016 1,328 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

oil leak

slight corrosion to the floor/sills

Pass 13 May 2015 1,313 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to the floor

cracking to the rear suspension rubbers

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

slight play in the o/s/f suspenson joints

Pass 8 May 2014 934 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both rear suspension strap rubbers are cracking

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

slight corrosion to the floor

Pass 2 May 2013 524 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 524 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting in poor condition

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Proshaft(front)uj in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2012 99,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 99,152 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 94,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,929 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s steering rack fixing

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,522 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 96,522 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 94,069 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HCA 473N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCA 473N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCA 473N registered?

HCA 473N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HCA 473N safe to buy?

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