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HJN 400L

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,680 mi
Last recorded37,680 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJN 400L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 37,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,710 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,759 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,759 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,666 miles

oil leak

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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HJN 400L is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 HJN 400L, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJN 400L registered?

HJN 400L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is HJN 400L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJN 400L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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