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HAV 299N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAV 299N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 91,608 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 91,231 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 91,231 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 90,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,898 miles

light corrosion to floors o/s and n/s.

Pass 13 May 2015 87,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 87,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 87,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,342 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,705 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 84,411 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 83,651 miles

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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HAV 299N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HAV 299N, 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 HAV 299N registered?

HAV 299N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1975.

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The MOT history for HAV 299N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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