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HCW 417W

1981 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCW 417W
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/pillar area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake line front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/pillar area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,134 miles

N/s and o/s front king pins slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front king pin has slight play.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,046 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 47,036 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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HCW 417W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCW 417W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCW 417W registered?

HCW 417W is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is HCW 417W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCW 417W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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