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HLO 855V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLO 855V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,186 miles

front suspension tophat bushes perished

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

sill and doorstep covers fitted - unable to fully assess prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2011 76,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,391 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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