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HJO 150N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJO 150N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,819 miles

underseal to underside

Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

underseal to underside

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 36,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,281 miles

very slit play in steering

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,603 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,767 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 30,767 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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HJO 150N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJO 150N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJO 150N registered?

HJO 150N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 December 1974.

Is HJO 150N safe to buy?

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