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HCF 800W

1981 MG GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,681 mi
Last recorded9,681 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 MG GT33,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCF 800W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 9,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 9,681 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 8,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 8,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 8,438 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rear check strap breaking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,571 miles

advise brake pipes

advise o/s jacking point

advise o/s/f wing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 4,007 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

old body repairs and partd of corrosion appearing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,007 miles

old body repairs and partd of corrosion appearing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 3,862 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front king pins have slight lift (dry on grease)

surface rust appearing on rear leaf springs

Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 2,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 1,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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HCF 800W is a 1981 MG GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 33,536 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 HCF 800W, 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 45 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCF 800W registered?

HCF 800W is a 1981 MG GT, first registered on 7 January 1981.

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