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HWD 681N

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,594 mi
Last recorded92,594 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWD 681N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,594 miles

Front slight lift bothfront king pins

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,368 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,250 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 92,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,106 miles

engin advise od noise

Fail 20 May 2012 92,100 miles

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

shockers slight leaking floor needs tiding up

Pass 24 May 2011 91,981 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2011 91,978 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,887 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal return sprig broken

front pads 70/ worn both jack points corroson off/s h/ brake low performance

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,699 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 91,687 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 91,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 91,422 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

slight play in rack not excesive

Pass 17 May 2006 91,184 miles

slight plat in s/rack/slight lift in king pins

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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HWD 681N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWD 681N, 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 HWD 681N registered?

HWD 681N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 March 1975.

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