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HGC 386T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

9,876 mi
Last recorded9,876 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 386T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 9,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 7,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 7,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 6,525 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 6,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 4,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,962 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 94,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor holed & corroded outside prescribed area

offside nO plate lamp one bulb not working

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,357 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor holed & corroded outside prescribed area

offside nO plate lamp one bulb not working

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in offside front floor (not within 30cm of a mounting point)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in offside front floor (not within 30cm of a mounting point)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 89,621 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 85,011 miles

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

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 79,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,197 miles

unable to fully check front inner wings as they have plastic covers covering them

Fail 1 Aug 2006 78,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers on inner wings not able to fully check

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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HGC 386T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 HGC 386T, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HGC 386T registered?

HGC 386T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1979.

Is HGC 386T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 386T shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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