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HKY 491N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKY 491N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 78,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,802 miles

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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HKY 491N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HKY 491N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKY 491N registered?

HKY 491N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 13 May 1975.

Is HKY 491N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKY 491N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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