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HLX 286N

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,229 mi
Last recorded95,229 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 286N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,229 miles

Battery carrier deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Underbody undersealed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 95,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Battery carrier deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 95,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing stud missing (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. van tyre fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

battery carrier deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front back brake plate

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

slight dampness around diff

Pass 23 May 2016 94,515 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 92,454 miles

Battery carrier slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2006 92,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery carrier slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HLX 286N is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLX 286N, 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.

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HLX 286N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 4 March 1975.

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