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HRT 951N

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,085 mi
Last recorded99,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRT 951N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushed (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushed (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 98,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 98,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,395 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

both rear tyres inner and outer walls slightly cracked.

Pass 24 May 2012 98,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2011 98,275 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 97,868 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 97,639 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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HRT 951N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRT 951N, 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 HRT 951N registered?

HRT 951N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 April 1975.

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The MOT history for HRT 951N shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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