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HGC 981X

1982 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,507 mi
Last recorded22,507 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 981X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,507 miles

Rear fuel hose perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside jacking point corroded / broken away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 22,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside jacking point corroded / broken away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel hose perished

Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,903 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 21,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,851 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 21,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged at 3 way joiner. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower joint split pin missing.

Nearside Front top joint split pin missing.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,131 miles

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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HGC 981X is a 1982 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 HGC 981X, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGC 981X registered?

HGC 981X is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is HGC 981X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 981X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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