MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system excessively rough excessively heavy in operation (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside advise play in steering rack
Offside advise play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HFR 242S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HFR 242S, 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.
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What year was HFR 242S registered?
HFR 242S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 21 June 1978.
Is HFR 242S safe to buy?
The MOT history for HFR 242S shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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