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HLN 321V

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLN 321V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 52,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,489 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,286 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,094 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 47,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front king pin has slight end float

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,689 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 46,689 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,462 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,640 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,637 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front tyre has age cracks

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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HLN 321V is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HLN 321V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLN 321V registered?

HLN 321V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HLN 321V safe to buy?

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