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HVC 800V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,291 mi
Last recorded98,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVC 800V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 98,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,244 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,512 miles

horn weak tone

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,114 miles

n/s bottom swivel joint slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,789 miles

sight wear in bottom swivel joints

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 800V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 800V, 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 HVC 800V registered?

HVC 800V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is HVC 800V safe to buy?

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