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HTN 520W

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTN 520W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,275 miles

Steering Rack

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,390 miles

slight free play in steering inner rack joint

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,195 miles

advise under vehicle floor and suspention heavy under sealed

Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,195 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise under vehicle floor and suspention heavy under sealed

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise cracking to o/s/r tyre tread

advise damage o/s/ sill

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,409 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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HTN 520W is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTN 520W, 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

How do I check the history of HTN 520W?

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What year was HTN 520W registered?

HTN 520W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is HTN 520W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTN 520W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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