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HFG 683T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

16,469 mi
Last recorded16,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 683T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HFG 683T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 HFG 683T, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFG 683T?

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What year was HFG 683T registered?

HFG 683T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is HFG 683T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 683T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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