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HFO 528L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 528L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play/wear

Offside corrosion inner sill

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,559 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded fire wall behind brake peddle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 97,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,175 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,148 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings holed and corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 97,147 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings holed and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,324 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front floor corroded

Surface corrosion under bonnet offside

Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,100 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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HFO 528L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFO 528L, 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 53 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 HFO 528L registered?

HFO 528L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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