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HMB 178X

1982 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,836 mi
Last recorded11,836 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 178X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 11,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 11,512 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 11,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 8,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 8,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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HMB 178X is a 1982 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HMB 178X, 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 HMB 178X registered?

HMB 178X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1982.

Is HMB 178X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMB 178X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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