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HFR 264N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,228 mi
Last recorded44,228 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFR 264N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trunnion slight play

Fail 12 May 2022 44,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Trunnion slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side low (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in inner wings and underside of body

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,464 miles

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,442 miles

both floors slightly corroded

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly perished

oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,563 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,563 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,663 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,651 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,827 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

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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HFR 264N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 HFR 264N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFR 264N registered?

HFR 264N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 December 1974.

Is HFR 264N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFR 264N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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