MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlight switch intermittant
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front brake back plat corroded
both rear spring hangar bushes perished-nearside & offside
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front indicator lens cracked
offside front indicator lens cracked
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in n/s rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in n/s rack
nearside door hinges badley worn
parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficieny. it would appear thatthe braking system requires adjustment or repiar
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside door hinges badley worn
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCP 908S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCP 908S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HCP 908S registered?
HCP 908S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1978.
Is HCP 908S safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCP 908S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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