MOT Status
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22,672 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Coolant leak hose to radiator ()
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak hose to radiator ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak hose to radiator ()
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator hose to radiator ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly corroded bubbling in paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak front hose ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak front hose ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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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HTR 986L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HTR 986L, 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 HTR 986L registered?
HTR 986L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 19 April 1973.
Is HTR 986L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HTR 986L shows 28 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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