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HLD 52N

1975 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,494 mi
Last recorded43,494 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLD 52N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 43,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 43,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 43,025 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear service brakes out of balance

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,783 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,039 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,431 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 30,395 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,217 miles

Coolant leak from bottom radiator hose when engine hot.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HLD 52N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLD 52N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLD 52N registered?

HLD 52N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 January 1975.

Is HLD 52N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLD 52N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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