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HGV 702V

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,520 mi
Last recorded56,520 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGV 702V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,936 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,936 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

rear brakes may need attention

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,364 miles

water pump leaking?

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,133 miles

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

rear fog light may need attention

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,892 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,634 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 54,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 496,083 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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HGV 702V is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGV 702V, 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 HGV 702V registered?

HGV 702V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 2 October 1979.

Is HGV 702V safe to buy?

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