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HTU 552T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 552T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Rear axle mounted bumpstops corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 87,150 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Nearside Front Wiperblade end split but clearing screen ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper no plate bulb dim

Rear axle mounted bumpstops corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,069 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,012 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,775 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 75,775 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,556 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 74,518 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,372 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,961 miles

offside rear bump stop is badly corrded on rear axle

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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HTU 552T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HTU 552T, 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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What year was HTU 552T registered?

HTU 552T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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