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HHW 273G

1999 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 MG B GT47,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 273G
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,017 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 54,996 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,896 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,182 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,232 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,211 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,754 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 47,739 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,121 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,121 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Small amount of white light showing to the rear

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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HHW 273G is a 1999 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,739 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 HHW 273G, 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 27 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HHW 273G registered?

HHW 273G is a 1999 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is HHW 273G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 273G shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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