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HCD 577V

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCD 577V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 97,623 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 97,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 97,253 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 97,253 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,980 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,568 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2014 95,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake linkage missing

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 95,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake linkage missing

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,117 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,114 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,362 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 93,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,245 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,087 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 90,087 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HCD 577V is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 HCD 577V, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCD 577V registered?

HCD 577V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 22 April 1980.

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