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HRV 88N

1974 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,967 mi
Last recorded2,967 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 88N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 2,967 miles

Advise o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Poor standard of welding to castle sections and floor

Rear axle check straps missing

Slight play in o/s front king pin

Fail 8 Sep 2010 2,967 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Advise o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Poor standard of welding to castle sections and floor

Rear axle check straps missing

Slight play in o/s front king pin

Small hole in centre of o/s outer sill

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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HRV 88N is a 1974 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 HRV 88N, 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 52 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 HRV 88N?

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What year was HRV 88N registered?

HRV 88N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is HRV 88N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRV 88N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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