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HRF 669V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,703 mi
Last recorded3,703 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 669V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust weld repaired

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2009 3,703 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust weld repaired

Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,841 miles

corrion nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,483 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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HRF 669V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HRF 669V, 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 HRF 669V registered?

HRF 669V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is HRF 669V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRF 669V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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