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HEG 962W

1981 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEG 962W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tabs not locked (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tabs not locked (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted security pins not locked (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted security pins not locked (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Into rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,621 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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HEG 962W is a 1981 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEG 962W, 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 HEG 962W registered?

HEG 962W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is HEG 962W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEG 962W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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