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HCK 34W

1981 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,980 mi
Last recorded85,980 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 34W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 85,980 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2021 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both sides springs in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2020 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 85,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 85,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 84,803 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 84,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 May 2017 84,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 84,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 83,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 83,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 83,442 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 83,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 77,596 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HCK 34W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCK 34W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCK 34W registered?

HCK 34W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is HCK 34W safe to buy?

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