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HVH 709W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

414 mi
Last recorded414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVH 709W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2020 414 miles

Advise condition of front engine mountings

Offside Front Play to inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 405 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 382 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2017 360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 299 miles

o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2015 167 miles

diff leak

oil leak

osf steering arm play

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114 miles

oil leaks not bad

play in steering system

Pass 10 Sep 2013 12 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,849 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front lower truneon grease seals split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,501 miles

Nearside and offside front lower truneon grease seals split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,381 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 98,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 98,686 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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HVH 709W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HVH 709W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVH 709W registered?

HVH 709W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is HVH 709W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVH 709W shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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