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HJK 344N

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 344N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,104 miles

Front Suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Slight lift on stub axle assembly at top of king pin

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight lift on stub axle assembly at top of king pin

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

kingpins slight wear

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

kingpins slight wear

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,813 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

kingpins slight wear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,039 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,039 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 69,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,247 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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HJK 344N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJK 344N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJK 344N registered?

HJK 344N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 21 May 1975.

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