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HCT 883N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,576 mi
Last recorded29,576 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCT 883N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,576 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

bare wire hanging from under rear of vehicle

both front kingpins have slight play

centre chassis member corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,548 miles

poor repair work to osf chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 14,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,759 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both f/suspension bump stops missing

f/brake discs deteriated

play in steering rack

screen washers & wipers poor

Fail 10 Aug 2006 7,728 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lift in n/s/f king pin

N/s and o/s track rod ends cloose to iner wheel †rims

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Repairs to floor and chassis on n/s

Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,728 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lift in n/s/f king pin

N/s and o/s track rod ends cloose to iner wheel †rims

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Repairs to floor and chassis on n/s

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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HCT 883N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 HCT 883N, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCT 883N registered?

HCT 883N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 March 1975.

Is HCT 883N safe to buy?

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