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HVW 220N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,402 mi
Last recorded18,402 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVW 220N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 18,326 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,114 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 17,945 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 14,422 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 14,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,397 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SILLS

Fail 18 Aug 2010 14,397 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SILLS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,378 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 14,378 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,580 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 12,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side front trnion minnor play

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,249 miles

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

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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HVW 220N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVW 220N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVW 220N registered?

HVW 220N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 21 January 1975.

Is HVW 220N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVW 220N shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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