MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front passenger seat slightly loose
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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HOJ 142L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 HOJ 142L, 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 53 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 HOJ 142L registered?
HOJ 142L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 April 1973.
Is HOJ 142L safe to buy?
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