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HDL 85V

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,718 mi
Last recorded48,718 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDL 85V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 48,718 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 48,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 48,517 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,718 miles

corrosion offside and nearside rear sring mounts

nearside rear shock leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,096 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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HDL 85V is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HDL 85V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDL 85V registered?

HDL 85V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is HDL 85V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDL 85V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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