MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned loose on shaft (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned loose on shaft (2.1.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rack leaking oil
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rack leaking oil
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight lift in o/s kingpin
slight play in n/s kingpin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in n/s kingpin
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight lift in o/s kingpin
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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HSE 163T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 HSE 163T, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HSE 163T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.
Is HSE 163T safe to buy?
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