MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear axle check strap poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mount front of rear silencer support bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear axle check strap poor
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Adivse grease up on front suspension
Engine misfire
Underbody has slight surface corrosion in various places
ADVISE N/S and O/S suspension leafspring bushings starting to perish
ADVISE N/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
ADVISE O/S rear leafspring sagging slightly
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HLN 873N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HLN 873N, 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.
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What year was HLN 873N registered?
HLN 873N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 21 February 1975.
Is HLN 873N safe to buy?
The MOT history for HLN 873N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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