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HPB 711N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,075 mi
Last recorded5,075 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 711N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 5,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front wheels run close to the front track rod ends

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

offside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2013 5,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front wheels run close to the front track rod ends

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade split

offside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,017 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on the outer edges

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion in the offside outer sill

slight corrosion offside front wheel arch under front wing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 5,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on the outer edges

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion offside front wheel arch under front wing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 4,805 miles

both front track rod ends close to the wheels

corrosion in the offside outer sill not in prescribed area

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer clamp corroded

front suspension arms and coil springs corroded

track rod end dust covers split

Fail 10 Oct 2011 4,805 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front track rod ends close to the wheels

corrosion in the offside outer sill not in prescribed area

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer clamp corroded

front suspension arms and coil springs corroded

track rod end dust covers split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,124 miles

Engine oil leak

Front suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 2,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,264 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front track rod end dust cover split

slight corrosion in some body panels

slight play in the steering column lower bearing

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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HPB 711N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HPB 711N, 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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What year was HPB 711N registered?

HPB 711N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 24 January 1975.

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