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HYJ 523V

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYJ 523V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,057 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion nsr inner arch

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosin nsr inner arch

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion inner archs and floors

Fail 10 Apr 2014 50,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion inner archs and floors

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,998 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,905 miles

front no plate cracked

sill covers fitted

slight blow at rear exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,904 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front no plate cracked

sill covers fitted

slight blow at rear exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front registration plate cracked

general corrosion to rear wheel arches

inner sills corroded

outer sill coveres fitted preventing full inspection

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front registration plate cracked

general corrosion to rear wheel arches

inner sills corroded

outer sill coveres fitted preventing full inspection

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2010 49,758 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate cracked

general corrosion to inner sills and rear wheelarches

n/s rear brake --- slightly binding

outer sill coveres fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,758 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked

general corrosion to inner sills and rear wheelarches

n/s rear brake --- slightly binding

outer sill coveres fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 49,539 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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HYJ 523V is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYJ 523V, 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.

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HYJ 523V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1980.

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