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HYB 616N

1975 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,387 mi
Last recorded58,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 616N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,387 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,789 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,775 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axle strap splitting o/s/r

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r axle strap frayed

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre only just legal and cracking

slight lift in nearside front trunyons

slight lift in offside front trunyons and play in lower

Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre only just legal and cracking

slight lift in nearside front trunyons

slight lift in offside front trunyons and play in lower

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres have tubes fitted & are worn down to approx 3.mm

n/s/f tyre has tube fitted

rear suspension straps cracking & perish

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear suspension straps starting to crack & perish

both rear tyres & n/s/f tyre have tubes fitted?

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear axel straps are cracking & perished

both rear tyres & n/s/f tyre have tubes fitted?

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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HYB 616N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYB 616N, 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 HYB 616N registered?

HYB 616N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 January 1975.

Is HYB 616N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYB 616N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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