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HJM 234W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,260 mi
Last recorded21,260 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJM 234W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 17,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 17,592 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure Clutch (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 16,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 23 Aug 2022 16,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 3 Aug 2021 14,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2020 14,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion in places

Undersealed in places

Fail 27 Aug 2020 14,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion in places

Undersealed in places

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,485 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

handbrake travel high

offside foot brake effort poor

rear differential oil seals leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,431 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,996 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,332 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,233 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs slightly corroded

center jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,185 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

vehicle jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 6,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 6,138 miles

corrosion in offside front out rigger

exc ess corrosion in both jacking points not tsetable area

rear brake effort would benefit from further attention (offside poor)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 6,108 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion in o/s/f out rigger

excess corrosion in both jacking points not testable area

fluid leak from o/s/r drum

Pass 19 Jul 2005 5,893 miles

borderline movement in off side rear hub assembly

corrosion in rear leaf springs & associated hanging brackets & securing bolts

perishing in off side front tyre

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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HJM 234W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJM 234W, 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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HJM 234W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 22 September 1980.

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