MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
all tyres perished
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
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)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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
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
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
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
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
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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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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