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HNK 981N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 981N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lever damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside king pin has slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 66,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,152 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,783 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

possible fuel leak at fuel tank (not leaking at time of test)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

possible fuel leak at fuel tank (not leaking at time of test)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,451 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,334 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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HNK 981N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HNK 981N, 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

How do I check the history of HNK 981N?

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What year was HNK 981N registered?

HNK 981N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 29 January 1975.

Is HNK 981N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNK 981N shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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