MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of inner sill and inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
slight lift in offside front trunion joint
bottom wish bone inner rubber bushes deteroirating
dampness round front shock absorbers
hand brake has low reading on off side
rubber sealing rings round lower front fulcrum pins deteriorating
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
bottom wish bone inner rubber bushes deteroirating
dampness round front shock absorbers
hand brake has low reading on off side
rubber sealing rings round lower front fulcrum pins deteriorating
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside door mirror rubber worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside door mirror rubber worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
off side front lower suspension arm, inner bushes deteriorated.
suspect both front lower suspension arm, outer mounting points elongated and weakened.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
all front wishbone bushes worn/ and perishing
both rear tyres cracking on walls
brake fluid around o/s/r brake drum
n/s/r tyre low on tread close to 1.6
play to n/s/r hub,
play to steering rack o/s
surface corrosion around front chassis /o,s n/s
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
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HRK 869V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRK 869V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HRK 869V registered?
HRK 869V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 23 October 1979.
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