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HNP 732T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 732T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,380 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,876 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 81,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,559 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Bonnet sound proofing coming off

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 78,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 78,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 76,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 75,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,320 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,877 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,821 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 66,800 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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HNP 732T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNP 732T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HNP 732T?

You can check the full history of HNP 732T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HNP 732T registered?

HNP 732T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is HNP 732T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 732T shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HNP 732T have outstanding finance?

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