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HVK 280K

1972 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

39,329 mi
Last recorded39,329 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 280K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 39,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 39,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 38,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 13 May 2016 37,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 18 May 2015 36,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 36,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 36,279 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 35,962 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 35,961 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,649 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,619 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,401 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 30,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,147 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 30,147 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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HVK 280K is a 1972 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1972 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 34,909 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVK 280K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVK 280K registered?

HVK 280K is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is HVK 280K safe to buy?

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