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HPM 212D

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 212D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,955 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front pads on ware limit

Nearside Front outer anti-roll bar bush slight movement

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,497 miles

All four tyre although in good condition are more than eight years old

Both rear wheel arches both outer sills and both lower inner sills are all corroded

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 44,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear diff leaking

Rear of gearbox cracked and speedo drive cable not fixed in place

Fail 28 May 2010 44,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear diff leaking

Rear of gearbox cracked and speedo drive cable not fixed in place

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,498 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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HPM 212D is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HPM 212D, 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.

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What year was HPM 212D registered?

HPM 212D is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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