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HLG 373X

1982 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 373X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 52,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,115 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper trunnion bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

handbrake cable , mounting strap weak.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,101 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cablr, leather strap insecure

offside front king pin, upper trunion bush deteriorating,

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,904 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

fuel pump slight seep

handbrake cable, strap to gearbox broken

offside front upper king pin trunion bush deytriorating

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front suspension king pin, upper trunion bush deteriorating

both windscreen wipers, poor condition

handbrake cable, axel strap broken

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,610 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

fuel over flow pipe insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,023 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front upper trunion bush deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,289 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,289 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,572 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

fuel cap seal poor condition

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,572 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel cap seal poor condition

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,362 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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HLG 373X is a 1982 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 HLG 373X, 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 44 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 HLG 373X registered?

HLG 373X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is HLG 373X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLG 373X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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