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HUF 333V

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUF 333V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,219 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,193 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake holing slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2016 87,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake holing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,327 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,327 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,501 miles

general corrosion on floor and chassis

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,487 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion on floor and chassis

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 81,388 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,151 miles

Advises given on early test No.334024207034 still apply. [OSF floor now welded]

Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corroded hole in drivers footwell [outside prescibed area]

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF lower bump stop missing

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Dec 2005 79,979 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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HUF 333V is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUF 333V, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HUF 333V registered?

HUF 333V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 13 May 1980.

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