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HPE 393N

1975 MG B GT V8

Bronze Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,955 mi
Last recorded23,955 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 393N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,845 miles

fuel pipe to pump damp

Fail 20 Jan 2015 23,839 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel pipe to pump damp

Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,789 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 23,783 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

missfire when hot

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,750 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,722 miles

front discs in poor surface condition

rear springs weak

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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HPE 393N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Bronze with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HPE 393N, 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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How do I check the history of HPE 393N?

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What year was HPE 393N registered?

HPE 393N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 6 February 1975.

Is HPE 393N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 393N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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