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HNP 800N

1975 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,007 mi
Last recorded61,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 800N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 61,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 60,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect different type image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 60,976 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 59,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,154 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 57,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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HNP 800N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNP 800N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNP 800N registered?

HNP 800N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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The MOT history for HNP 800N 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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