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HRK 869V

1979 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

24,712 mi
Last recorded24,712 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 869V
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 24,712 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 24,089 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 24,089 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 23,328 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 23,328 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 16,561 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 13,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 13,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 10,193 miles

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.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,928 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 8,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 4,075 miles

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.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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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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