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HLM 792V

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,154 mi
Last recorded90,154 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLM 792V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,154 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 90,152 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,048 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 87,959 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 81,180 miles
Fail 27 May 2015

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 87,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,194 miles

main beam warning light inop

nsr leaf spring starting to distort

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

main beam warning light inop

nsr leaf spring starting to distort

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mount split

main beam warning light not working (as on 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)

rear fog light switch needed switching on & off a few times to make it work, then it was ok

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mount split

main beam warning light not working (as on 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)

rear fog light switch needed switching on & off a few times to make it work, then it was ok

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

main beam switch does not operate main beam when pulled forward

nearside front lower part of wing corroding

offside front lower part of wing rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,775 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

main beam switch does not operate main beam when pulled forward

nearside front lower part of wing corroding

offside front lower part of wing rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,411 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,865 miles

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

rear brake pull slightly uneven 45%

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,037 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HLM 792V is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HLM 792V, 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 HLM 792V registered?

HLM 792V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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