MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive General leak's. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.
Oil leak, but not excessive General leak's. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat mount corroded (not excessively).
Fluid leak, but not excessive General oil leaks, not major. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside slight play lower swivel joint
head lights condensated
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling steering shaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel from carbs (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
head lights condensated
OSF & NSF Floor pans holed where they meet the inner wheel arches (not within 30cm of any brakes, suspension or seat mounts)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner sill/floor corroded & holed
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Alternator belt slack
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leaks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished
o/s/r brake slight bind
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished
o/s/r brake slight bind
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake calipers mounting bolts not locked
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HCX 872N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 HCX 872N, 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 HCX 872N registered?
HCX 872N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1975.
Is HCX 872N safe to buy?
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