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HKC 383D

1966 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1966 MG B GT32,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKC 383D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,940 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 83,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,863 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT WORK;NG (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT WORKING (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,125 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 83,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 82,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,056 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,055 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,210 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/transmission/coolant leaks

steel fuel line front to back starting to corroed

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,073 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 77,072 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 77,072 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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HKC 383D is a 1966 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,900 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 HKC 383D, 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 60 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 HKC 383D registered?

HKC 383D is a 1966 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1966.

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