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HMB 515X

1984 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 MG B GT32,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 515X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,613 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,456 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil residue

washer jets aim off

Fail 28 Jun 2015 89,456 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil residue

washer jets aim off

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 88,969 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 88,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise holes in sill front near and offside

advise rear exhaust mount rubbers

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,912 miles

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

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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HMB 515X is a 1984 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 32,017 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 HMB 515X, 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 42 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HMB 515X is a 1984 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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