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HLN 899V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,682 mi
Last recorded9,682 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLN 899V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 9,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to fuel tank

Corrosion to handbrake linkage

Corrosion to metal brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Slight movement in nearside and offside front trunnion joints

Surface corrosion to underside chassis / suspension and brakes

Wipers operate automatically but do not park correctly

Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,290 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion to underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,064 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,314 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 5,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 4,059 miles

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 899V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 899V, 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 899V registered?

HLN 899V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HLN 899V safe to buy?

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