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HDL 54V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDL 54V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,271 miles

Both sides rear & near side front tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front lower wing/outer sill weak with corrosion.

Pass 18 May 2018 82,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,127 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2017 82,127 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin and trunion (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,641 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,641 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 81,628 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,568 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both rear andnearside front tyres heavily perished

offside and nearside front supports holed and corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both rear andnearside front tyres heavily perished

offside and nearside front supports holed and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 81,120 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion offside front floor

bolt loose on front exhaust pipe but exhaust secure

both prop shaft universal joints have slight play

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside rear fog light not working

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to rear brakes binding

Pass 17 May 2010 78,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded, not within 30cm of load bearing point at present

offside front floor corroded in places, not within 30cm of any load bearing points at present

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 5 May 2010 78,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded, not within 30cm of load bearing point at present

offside front floor corroded in places, not within 30cm of any load bearing points at present

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 15 May 2009 76,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 69,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 69,098 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 69,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HDL 54V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HDL 54V, 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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HDL 54V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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