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HVX 676T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,059 mi
Last recorded44,059 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 676T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,059 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 55,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 55,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill in few places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,958 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top trunnion bushes (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dip & main headlights working at same time. dip on with main beam

sill to floor pan areas o/s & n/s rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top trunnion bushes (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dip & main headlights working at same time. dip on with main beam

sill to floor pan areas o/s & n/s rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil at n/s/r brake backplate

Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower mounting loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake only just passes test advise attention

oil at n/s/r brake backplate

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,615 miles

Exhaust loose in rear most mount.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust loose in rear most mount.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,297 miles

Exhaust loose in rear most mounting.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 40,297 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust loose in rear most mounting.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

little reserve onhandbrake.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,148 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,956 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise: play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,013 miles

advise: n/s/f hub assembly has play.

advise: o/s/f steering rack gaiter has play.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,115 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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HVX 676T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HVX 676T, 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.

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HVX 676T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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