MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front suspension tophat bushes perished
offside rear inner wheelarch corroded
sill and doorstep covers fitted - unable to fully assess prescribed areas
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front suspension tophat bushes perished
offside rear inner wheelarch corroded
sill and doorstep covers fitted - unable to fully assess prescribed areas
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f and o/s/f outer boxsections rusted and holed but not in prescribed area
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f and o/s/f outer boxsections rusted and holed but not in prescribed area
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HLO 855V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc 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 HLO 855V, 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.
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What year was HLO 855V registered?
HLO 855V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is HLO 855V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HLO 855V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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