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HFF 416

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,712 mi
Last recorded41,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFF 416
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 41,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 41,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

has s play at nsf king pin

has s play at ofs f king pin

Fail 6 Jun 2014 41,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

has s play at nsf king pin

has s play at ofs f king pin

Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play inner rack joints osf

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,248 miles

slight play inner rack joints osf

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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HFF 416 is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFF 416, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFF 416 registered?

HFF 416 is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is HFF 416 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFF 416 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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