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HCV 989N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCV 989N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 83,103 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 8,357 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 7,915 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 7,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 7,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 7,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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HCV 989N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 HCV 989N, 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

How do I check the history of HCV 989N?

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What year was HCV 989N registered?

HCV 989N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1975.

Is HCV 989N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCV 989N shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HCV 989N have outstanding finance?

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