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HRG 9E

1975 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,849 mi
Last recorded31,849 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgbgt51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRG 9E
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 31,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 31,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,669 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,669 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,994 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

l /h inner sill has some corrision at rear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,994 miles

l /h inner sill has some corrision at rear

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,441 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,084 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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HRG 9E is a 1975 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 51,461 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRG 9E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRG 9E registered?

HRG 9E is a 1975 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is HRG 9E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRG 9E shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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