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HCX 872N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

36,492 mi
Last recorded36,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCX 872N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 36,492 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 38,487 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 36,285 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive General leak's. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 36,225 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.

Oil leak, but not excessive General leak's. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,120 miles

Offside Front Seat mount corroded (not excessively).

Pass 25 May 2021 35,953 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive General oil leaks, not major. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,748 miles

Offside slight play lower swivel joint

Pass 21 May 2019 35,314 miles

head lights condensated

Fail 9 May 2019 35,314 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling steering shaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel from carbs (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

head lights condensated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,854 miles

OSF & NSF Floor pans holed where they meet the inner wheel arches (not within 30cm of any brakes, suspension or seat mounts)

Pass 20 May 2017 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner sill/floor corroded & holed

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

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 33,767 miles

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

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

Alternator belt slack

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 32,500 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 32,497 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,589 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 27 Apr 2013 30,795 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,234 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 30,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake calipers mounting bolts not locked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,175 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,173 miles

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

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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HCX 872N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HCX 872N, 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 HCX 872N registered?

HCX 872N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1975.

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