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HFG 660T

2001 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG B GT19,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 660T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,623 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,599 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ENGINE MOUNTING STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,315 miles

N/S/R BACKPLATE STAINED

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 30 Oct 2010 91,343 miles

rear brakes require attention

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,148 miles

BOTH REAR BACK PLATES STAINED

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 85,148 miles

BOTH REAR BACK PLATES STAINED

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

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,911 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 83,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,734 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 82,734 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 82,051 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion and holes on o/s and n/s front floors and ribs

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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HFG 660T is a 2001 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 19,904 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 HFG 660T, 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 25 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HFG 660T is a 2001 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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