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HRV 496N

1990 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 496N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,505 miles

front universal joint on prop shaft worn

under body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn through

fuel line corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,052 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn through

fuel line corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,321 miles

both rear exhaust rear mountings broken.

nearside rear axle half shaft seal leaking.

offside rear tyre sidewalls badly cracking.

slight play in steering rack.

surface rust on rear fuel pipe.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear exhaust rear mountings broken.

nearside rear axle half shaft seal leaking.

offside rear tyre sidewalls badly cracking.

slight play in steering rack.

surface rust on rear fuel pipe.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,983 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear walls cracking/perishing

brake redal anti slip worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 17 Mar 2010 72,633 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

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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HRV 496N is a 1990 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HRV 496N, 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 36 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HRV 496N is a 1990 MG B GT, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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