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HGY 596V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 596V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,901 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,876 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 84,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 84,427 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HGY 596V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HGY 596V, 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

How do I check the history of HGY 596V?

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What year was HGY 596V registered?

HGY 596V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 6 May 1980.

Is HGY 596V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 596V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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