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HHG 472N

1975 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,924 mi
Last recorded48,924 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHG 472N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 48,924 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,168 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 41,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front top rear (front sect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (rear sect) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,968 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 34,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 33,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,865 miles

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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HHG 472N is a 1975 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HHG 472N, 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.

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What year was HHG 472N registered?

HHG 472N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is HHG 472N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHG 472N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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