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HNX 821V

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 821V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,926 miles

Both sides rear leaf spring shackle bushes starting to perish.

Nearside lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush.

Offside front tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,924 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear leaf spring shackle bushes starting to perish

offside front tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,766 miles

general rust to underside

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,728 miles

All suspension bushes perished and/ or splitting

Corrosion to O/S/R inner sill corner, close to a fail

General corrosion underside of vehicle and all suspension components

N/S/R tyre perished quite badly

Slight play to front wheel bearings and N/S/R

play to O/S/F steering track rod end and inner arm

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,728 miles

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

All suspension bushes perished and/ or splitting

Corrosion to O/S/R inner sill corner, close to a fail

General corrosion underside of vehicle and all suspension components

N/S/R tyre perished quite badly

Slight play to front wheel bearings and N/S/R

play to O/S/F steering track rod end and inner arm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 85,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 85,190 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,188 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 85,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2008 85,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,709 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND N EARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

Fail 1 Apr 2006 84,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine-rear brake leavers move only slightly

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 821V is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 821V, 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 HNX 821V registered?

HNX 821V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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