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HFC 547N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,016 mi
Last recorded26,016 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFC 547N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 26,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 25,619 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,618 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted front bush bolt loose (2.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,558 miles

O/S/R Slight fuel pipe corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

O/S/R Slight fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,120 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 17,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 13,690 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,880 miles

both front lower wish bone arm bushes slight wear

servo hose slightly worn

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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HFC 547N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 HFC 547N, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFC 547N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 20 November 1974.

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