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HEJ 790N

1975 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEJ 790N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 84,917 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 83,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 83,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 81,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,647 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,718 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,513 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,794 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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HEJ 790N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEJ 790N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEJ 790N registered?

HEJ 790N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is HEJ 790N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEJ 790N shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEJ 790N have outstanding finance?

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