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HPX 26N

1975 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,771 mi
Last recorded32,771 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 26N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,706 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,443 miles

Slight play in nearside front king pin

corrosion on nearside front floor

Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,443 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Slight play in nearside front king pin

corrosion on nearside front floor

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,343 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on both floor panels

corrosion on offside jacking point

corrosion on offside under floor sill panel

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on both floor panels

corrosion on offside jacking point

corrosion on offside under floor sill panel

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,411 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front king pin

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HPX 26N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPX 26N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPX 26N registered?

HPX 26N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is HPX 26N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPX 26N shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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