CarVerify

Free Car Check

HDV 124V

1980 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,515 mi
Last recorded90,515 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 124V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,991 miles

front brake pads low

quite a lot of lift to nearside front leg

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 May 2015 88,106 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bit of lifting top of nearside front suspension trunion

bit of lifting top of offside front suspension trunion

bit of movement offside and nearside rear suspension anti roll bar D bushes

front part of front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front shock absorber damp

various under vehicle areas surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 87,488 miles

bit of lifting top of nearside front suspension trunion

bit of lifting top of offside front suspension trunion

bit of movement offside and nearside rear suspension anti roll bar D bushes

front part of front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front shock absorber damp

various under vehicle areas surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2013 87,141 miles

bit of play in steering rack

rear suspension both anti roll bar D bushes some movement

rust offside front floor

some lifting nearside front suspension trunion

some lifting offside front suspension trunion

Fail 23 May 2013 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bit of play in steering rack

rear suspension both anti roll bar D bushes some movement

rust offside front floor

some lifting nearside front suspension trunion

some lifting offside front suspension trunion

Pass 30 May 2012 86,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s front top suspension arm bush perished

slight play in n/s king pin

Fail 28 May 2012 86,261 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s front top suspension arm bush perished

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 13 May 2011 85,997 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 85,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 83,745 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,746 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HDV 124V is a 1980 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDV 124V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDV 124V?

You can check the full history of HDV 124V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HDV 124V registered?

HDV 124V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is HDV 124V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 124V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDV 124V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HDV 124V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.