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HFH 352V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,041 mi
Last recorded20,041 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFH 352V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 20,041 miles

Emissions just passed co high and idle high.

Pass 24 May 2018 20,809 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 20,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 18,630 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,598 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery insecure in battery tray under vehicle,recommend attention

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Fail 9 Apr 2011 16,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery insecure in battery tray under vehicle,recommend attention

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,533 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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HFH 352V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HFH 352V, 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 HFH 352V registered?

HFH 352V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is HFH 352V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFH 352V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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