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HOX 605W

1981 MG GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

2,658 mi
Last recorded2,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 MG GT33,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 605W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 2,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 1,650 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 1,412 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 1,407 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight lift o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension joints

Pass 25 May 2013 115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 29 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,734 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 29,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,151 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both front king pin assemblies

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,649 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 82,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front track rod end dust covers rub on wheel and are split

handbrake and footbrakes have long travel

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear axle

Fail 27 Jul 2006 81,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,523 miles

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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HOX 605W is a 1981 MG GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HOX 605W, 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 HOX 605W registered?

HOX 605W is a 1981 MG GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is HOX 605W safe to buy?

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