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HTM 144V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,139 mi
Last recorded5,139 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTM 144V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,139 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 5,088 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ignition key is stiff in lock

n/s/f wheel centre missing

n/s/r reversing light not working

rear no plate secured with pvc tape

underside of car has several coats of underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2009 2,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers are smeary

hazard warning lights flash excessivly fast

sump pan very rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 2,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 2,064 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 20 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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HTM 144V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTM 144V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTM 144V registered?

HTM 144V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HTM 144V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTM 144V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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