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HDS 471T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 471T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,650 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,552 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSF Tyre is cracking around the edge of the Tyre (No cords exposed)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust rubber is detiorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,966 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,136 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

emission to be recheck after exhaust repair.

engine running very lumpy.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,698 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,587 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 87,587 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion around o/s/f jacking point

heavy water leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm bushes

steering rack has slight play in n/s and o/s inner joints

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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HDS 471T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDS 471T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HDS 471T registered?

HDS 471T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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