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HVY 259S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,703 mi
Last recorded2,703 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVY 259S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 2,703 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 2,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 2,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 2,194 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2020 1,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 1,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 1,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 1,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 5 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 98,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 98,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,553 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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HVY 259S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 HVY 259S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVY 259S registered?

HVY 259S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is HVY 259S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVY 259S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVY 259S have outstanding finance?

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