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HEY 215N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,843 mi
Last recorded2,843 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEY 215N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 2,843 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 1,320 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 1,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 569 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 562 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed fouling axle (7.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 1 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 1 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HEY 215N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HEY 215N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEY 215N registered?

HEY 215N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 22 April 1975.

Is HEY 215N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEY 215N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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