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HCC 593N

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCC 593N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018
Pass 28 May 2012 99,717 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished and cracking,remoulds fitted

Fail 28 May 2012 99,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished and cracking,remoulds fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 99,287 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet catch sticky

o/s/r bump-stop slighty corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 99,283 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet catch sticky

o/s/r bump-stop slighty corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 98,906 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r bump stop slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 98,906 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r bump stop slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 98,718 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 98,562 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2007 98,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 97,708 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 97,708 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HCC 593N is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 HCC 593N, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCC 593N registered?

HCC 593N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1975.

Is HCC 593N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCC 593N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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