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HPY 782V

1980 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,257 mi
Last recorded53,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 782V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 53,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,008 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion on sill

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,972 miles

both rear sills slightly corroded

slight crack in windscreen of drivers view

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,924 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,028 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmisions just met limit (see print out)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmisions just met limit (see print out)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 51,798 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,634 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,629 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,675 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,959 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2008 48,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 47,716 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HPY 782V is a 1980 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPY 782V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPY 782V registered?

HPY 782V is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 21 March 1980.

Is HPY 782V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPY 782V shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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