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HJF 109N

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 109N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 70,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,959 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 69,393 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 67,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 66,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,864 miles

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

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,819 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,162 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,818 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,517 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,516 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 53,927 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,577 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HJF 109N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJF 109N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJF 109N registered?

HJF 109N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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