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HVC 743V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,708 mi
Last recorded72,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVC 743V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,708 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,708 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 May 2013 72,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 72,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 72,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f +o/s/r +n/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2011 72,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,461 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,461 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 70,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 69,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 69,655 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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HVC 743V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVC 743V, 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

How do I check the history of HVC 743V?

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What year was HVC 743V registered?

HVC 743V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 24 September 1979.

Is HVC 743V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVC 743V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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