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HCK 468S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,862 mi
Last recorded36,862 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 468S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,862 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,803 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,598 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,979 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,498 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HCK 468S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCK 468S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCK 468S registered?

HCK 468S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is HCK 468S safe to buy?

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