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HRY 620N

1974 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,020 mi
Last recorded25,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRY 620N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,020 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 25,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 19,042 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 12,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,877 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 9,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,269 miles

fuel tank coroding.

h/brake effcy on limit,n/s getting weak.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 1,791 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 1,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,501 miles

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

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 21 Oct 2005 92,629 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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HRY 620N is a 1974 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRY 620N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HRY 620N?

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What year was HRY 620N registered?

HRY 620N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 November 1974.

Is HRY 620N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRY 620N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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