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HJB 874N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,723 mi
Last recorded83,723 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJB 874N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,723 miles

steering rack has some play on inner rack end

Fail 9 Apr 2018 83,723 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack has some play on inner rack end

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,679 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,664 miles

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Nearside lower trunion slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,664 miles

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Nearside lower trunion slight play

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,319 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 83,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,316 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,231 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 83,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,088 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 82,827 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 82,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HJB 874N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJB 874N, 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 HJB 874N registered?

HJB 874N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 28 February 1975.

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