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240 HPP

1977 MG B GT

White Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration240 HPP
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 99,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 96,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,582 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,582 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 92,020 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 90,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 90,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,633 miles

rear tyres cracking/splitting rear springs still poor

Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,431 miles

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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240 HPP is a 1977 MG B GT in White with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 240 HPP, 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 49 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 240 HPP registered?

240 HPP is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is 240 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 240 HPP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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