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HOX 559N

1975 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 559N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 74,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,903 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 72,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 72,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 69,874 miles

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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HOX 559N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOX 559N, 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 HOX 559N registered?

HOX 559N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HOX 559N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOX 559N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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