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HTA 388N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,568 mi
Last recorded14,568 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 388N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 14,568 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/f sill

Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,712 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 13,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,514 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

hazard lights fast

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2014 13,514 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

hazard lights fast

underbody heavily undersealed

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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HTA 388N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTA 388N, 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.

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What year was HTA 388N registered?

HTA 388N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 23 June 1975.

Is HTA 388N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTA 388N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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