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HFW 470N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,854 mi
Last recorded2,854 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 470N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2024 2,854 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 67,933 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HFW 470N 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFW 470N, 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 HFW 470N registered?

HFW 470N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 21 March 1975.

Is HFW 470N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFW 470N shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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