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HLO 830V

1979 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,025 mi
Last recorded65,025 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLO 830V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 65,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,848 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

offside outer sill poor condtion

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,801 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 64,798 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HLO 830V is a 1979 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HLO 830V, 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 HLO 830V registered?

HLO 830V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is HLO 830V safe to buy?

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