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HLH 815T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,272 mi
Last recorded42,272 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 815T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F BOTTOM CORNER SMALL CRACK

VEHICLE STOOD 18 MONTHS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f bump stop rubber loose

wear in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f bump stop rubber loose

wear in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,189 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside and offside sills starting to corrode

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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HLH 815T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HLH 815T, 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

How do I check the history of HLH 815T?

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What year was HLH 815T registered?

HLH 815T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is HLH 815T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLH 815T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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