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HEC 200T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,828 mi
Last recorded70,828 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEC 200T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,560 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,998 miles

intermittant fault on windscreen washers

Pass 29 May 2009 68,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 67,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,503 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 66,503 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,490 miles

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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HEC 200T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HEC 200T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEC 200T registered?

HEC 200T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 4 January 1979.

Is HEC 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEC 200T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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