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HAM 75W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,710 mi
Last recorded77,710 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAM 75W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 77,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 77,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 77,103 miles

Central Front Oil leak slight leak from engine ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,340 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s/r hub leaking oil slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 72,058 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s/r hub leaking oil slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 70,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 69,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 66,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 62,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 61,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 61,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HAM 75W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 HAM 75W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAM 75W registered?

HAM 75W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is HAM 75W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAM 75W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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