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HJK 155N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

458 mi
Last recorded458 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 155N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 458 miles

Advise damage to front n/s of chassis.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Suspension arm to top trunion bolt loose and not locking into location slot. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers leaking. (2.7.3)

Advise damage to front n/s of chassis.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,319 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,168 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,330 miles

advise battery tray corroded at rear lower base

advise offside chassis leg starting to corrode at front end,at front cross member offside mounting area.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,207 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

offside front brake sticky

offside rear tyre perrishing

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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HJK 155N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJK 155N, 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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HJK 155N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 6 May 1975.

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