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HTJ 850P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,886 mi
Last recorded5,886 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTJ 850P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,886 miles

Central Front Prop shaft U J has slight play

Offside Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 5,886 miles

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft U J has slight play

Offside Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 5,684 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle heavily under sealed at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,509 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 5,498 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HTJ 850P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTJ 850P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTJ 850P registered?

HTJ 850P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is HTJ 850P safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTJ 850P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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