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HPK 492V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,741 mi
Last recorded23,741 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPK 492V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,606 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,597 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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HPK 492V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HPK 492V, 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

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What year was HPK 492V registered?

HPK 492V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is HPK 492V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPK 492V shows 4 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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