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HBW 852S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 852S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,010 miles

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

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

n/s/f door panel[door skin]corroded

o/s+n/s lower sills panels corrosion already started

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,806 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner door sill corrded

o/s/f wing corrosion already started

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f inner door sill corrded

o/s/f wing corrosion already started

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,580 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner door panel corroded

n/s/f inner floor sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,380 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner door skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f lower inner door skin corroded

n/s/f+o/s/r tyres sidewall shown lots of craked lines

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,149 miles

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

n/s/f door inner door coorosion already started

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,819 miles

n/s/f door inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f door inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,522 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 48,522 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 46,674 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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HBW 852S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBW 852S, 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 HBW 852S registered?

HBW 852S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1978.

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The MOT history for HBW 852S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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