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HRK 233V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 233V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 86,108 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 85,643 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 85,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 84,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 84,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2018 82,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 81,642 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,242 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,498 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,498 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,964 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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HRK 233V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 HRK 233V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HRK 233V registered?

HRK 233V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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