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HPR 347N

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,507 mi
Last recorded34,507 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPR 347N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,077 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,571 miles

clutch cylinder hose cracked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,169 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,338 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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HPR 347N is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 HPR 347N, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPR 347N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1975.

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