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HPN 729N

1975 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 729N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle: pin/bush - joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 87,182 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle: pin/bush - joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 86,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,870 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 86,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,856 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,657 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,648 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 83,648 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight lift in o/s/f king pin. n/s/r and o/s/r tyres side walls cracking.slight play n/s/rspring hanger bushes.

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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HPN 729N is a 1975 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPN 729N, 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 HPN 729N?

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What year was HPN 729N registered?

HPN 729N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HPN 729N safe to buy?

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