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HCN 64N

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,485 mi
Last recorded3,485 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCN 64N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 3,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 3,380 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 3,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 3,283 miles

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

osr axle oil leak

under side corroded and patch repaired

Fail 22 Dec 2014 3,282 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

osr axle oil leak

under side corroded and patch repaired

Fail 25 Nov 2014 3,275 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

many welding repairs to vehicle

n/s/r shocker oily

o/s/r brake drum oily

rear suspension shackle chassis area have had poor repairs / advise they are renewed

vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 3,115 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 3,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 2,894 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2012 2,892 miles

battery insecure

only one rear numberplate lamp fitted

vehicle very corroded and many poor welding repairs

Fail 7 Aug 2012 2,892 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

only one rear numberplate lamp fitted

vehicle very corroded and many poor welding repairs

Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,158 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 2,155 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,384 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 1,348 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 1,008 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 1,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 395 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake noisy indicating possible problem(inspection strongly advised).

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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HCN 64N is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCN 64N, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HCN 64N is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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