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HEC 362T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,063 mi
Last recorded65,063 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEC 362T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,765 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,426 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 64,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 64,132 miles

Nearside Front has slight movement in top and bottom stub axle trunnions

Offside Front stub axle top and bottom trunnions have slight movement in them

Fail 3 May 2016 64,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer jets (8.2.3)

Nearside Front has slight movement in top and bottom stub axle trunnions

Offside Front stub axle top and bottom trunnions have slight movement in them

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

There is some slight lift in the nearside front lower susension joint and also the offside front lower joint.

there is some slight movement in the lower bearing in the steering column

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

There is some slight lift in the nearside front lower susension joint and also the offside front lower joint.

there is some slight movement in the lower bearing in the steering column

Pass 1 May 2014 63,273 miles

The fornt tyres and the rear tyres are slightly perrished on the side walls,

The lower suspension joint on the nearside and offside has some slight play in it but still serviceable.

Fail 1 May 2014 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

The fornt tyres and the rear tyres are slightly perrished on the side walls,

The lower suspension joint on the nearside and offside has some slight play in it but still serviceable.

Fail 10 May 2013 62,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

There is some slight perrishing on the front and the rear walls of the tyres.

Pass 10 May 2013 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

There is some slight perrishing on the front and the rear walls of the tyres.

Fail 9 May 2011 62,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 62,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

There is some slight vertical movement in the lower suspension trunion joint on the offside front.

Pass 10 May 2010 62,206 miles

There is some slight vertical movement in the lower suspension trunion joint on the offside front.

Pass 15 May 2009 61,777 miles

front uj on propshaft has excess play

Pass 22 May 2006 58,747 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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HEC 362T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEC 362T, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HEC 362T registered?

HEC 362T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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