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HDA 863J

1983 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

346 mi
Last recorded346 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 MG B GT38,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 863J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,282 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,144 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,115 miles

Fuel pump misting

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,115 miles

Fuel pump misting

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,697 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front shock absorber leaking

Offside rear shocker leaking slightly

Oil leak(s) - engine and gearbox

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Slight play in upper steering column

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,697 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front shock absorber leaking

Offside rear shocker leaking slightly

Oil leak(s) - engine and gearbox

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Slight play in upper steering column

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HDA 863J is a 1983 MG B GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 38,254 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 HDA 863J, 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 43 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 HDA 863J registered?

HDA 863J is a 1983 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is HDA 863J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDA 863J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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