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HEX 700V

1979 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,890 mi
Last recorded17,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 700V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 17,890 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam o/s and n/s king pins (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 16,398 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 16,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 16,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill rusted

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

mosture in nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,071 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

brake fluid level low (no min level mark)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear and both front tyres badly perished and split

Fail 14 Aug 2014 16,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

brake fluid level low (no min level mark)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear and both front tyres badly perished and split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,731 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,731 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,144 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 15,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

fog lamp worked when tapped

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,095 miles

rear fuel pipe spliting

Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear fuel pipe spliting

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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HEX 700V is a 1979 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HEX 700V, 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 HEX 700V registered?

HEX 700V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is HEX 700V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 700V shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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