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HNX 252V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 252V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,846 miles

Battery carrier slightly corroded

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,329 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

battery carrier corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 76,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

battery carrier corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2019 76,306 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures steering wheel rim insecure on spokes (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,059 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,048 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 68,035 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 2 May 2013 65,127 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,569 miles

slight lift in offside and nearside front kingpins

Fail 18 May 2010 59,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 59,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,803 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 57,825 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,825 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 54,977 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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HNX 252V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HNX 252V, 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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HNX 252V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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