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HOD 649V

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,364 mi
Last recorded11,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOD 649V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,364 miles

both front suspension arms front and rear bushes starting to crack and wear

both rear leaf springs end bushes starting to crack and wear

both rear tie bars end bushes starting to crack and wear

engine oil leaks

front coil springs corroded

front suspension corroded

gearbox oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

rear wheel bearing starting to rumble

slight movement to both front wheel bearings

slight movement to both sides of steering rack

surface corrosion to whole under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2006 11,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front suspension arms front and rear bushes starting to crack and wear

both rear leaf springs end bushes starting to crack/ wear

both rear tie bars end bushes starting to crack/ wear

engine oil leaks

front coil springs corroded

front suspension corroded

gearbox oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

rear wheel bearings starting to rumble

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints

slight movement to both front wheel bearings

slight movement to both sides of steering rack

surface corrosion to whole under side of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2006 11,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HOD 649V is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 HOD 649V, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOD 649V?

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What year was HOD 649V registered?

HOD 649V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is HOD 649V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOD 649V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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