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HUY 2T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,629 mi
Last recorded68,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 2T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2014 68,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All chassis and subframes corroded.

All suspension and braking components corroded.

Both front lower arms pin gaiters deteriorated.

Both front tyres deteriorated.

Both front upper arms pin gaiters deteriorated.

Diff Leaking.

Diff slightly noisey.

Front valance slightly insecure.

Gearbox leaking.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Oil over max.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear valance corroded.

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing.

Steering rack leaking.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,630 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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HUY 2T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HUY 2T, 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 HUY 2T registered?

HUY 2T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is HUY 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUY 2T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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