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HMG 228K

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMG 228K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,737 miles

*** COOLANT HOSES POOR ***

*** FUEL HOSES PERISHING/CRACKING ***

*** N/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE VERY POORLY ROUTED ***

*** O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE T-PIECE VERY POORLY MOUNTED TO THE AXLE ***

**** BATTERY SECURED VERY POORLY ****

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

*** N/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE VERY POORLY ROUTED ***

*** O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE T-PIECE VERY POORLY MOUNTED TO THE AXLE ***

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 89,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 89,260 miles

Centre exhaust fouls body work

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear exhaust support strap cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside front side light wiring fouls body on right lock

Fail 24 Jul 2008 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre exhaust fouls body work

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear exhaust support strap cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside front side light wiring fouls body on right lock

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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HMG 228K is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 HMG 228K, 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 55 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 HMG 228K registered?

HMG 228K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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