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HBP 909

1946 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1946 MG Tc9,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBP 909
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1946
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,344cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,230 miles

no main beam tell tale

slight lift in nearisde kingpin

slight lift in offside kingpin

Pass 17 Jul 2006 96,892 miles

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

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

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

oil leak around rear brake backplates

some play in o/s steering drag link

some play in steering box

Fail 6 Jul 2006 96,892 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

oil leaks around rear brake backplates

some play in o/s of steering drag link

some play in steering box

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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HBP 909 is a 1946 MG Tc in Green with a 1,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1946 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 9,978 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 Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBP 909, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 80 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBP 909 registered?

HBP 909 is a 1946 MG Tc, first registered on 2 November 1946.

Is HBP 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBP 909 shows 3 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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