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HNJ 288L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,042 mi
Last recorded18,042 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 288L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 18,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 16,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 16,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 14,992 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 14,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 14,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 6,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 4,252 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut in inner side wall not to down to cords

slight lift in nearside front trunion

Fail 12 Mar 2012 4,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nearside front tyre has deep cut in inner side wall not to down to cords

slight lift in nearside front trunion

slight play nearside front wheel mount

slight play offside front wheel mount

Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 83 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,772 miles

servo removed and repiped

Fail 21 Mar 2009 77,139 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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HNJ 288L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 HNJ 288L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNJ 288L registered?

HNJ 288L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is HNJ 288L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNJ 288L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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