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HTK 980P

1975 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,776 mi
Last recorded23,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTK 980P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2020 23,773 miles

Fuel tank leaking coupling (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,103 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 23,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,914 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,817 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 21,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 20,651 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,398 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HTK 980P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTK 980P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTK 980P registered?

HTK 980P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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The MOT history for HTK 980P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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