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HRW 64V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRW 64V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 92,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front suspension knock

Pass 31 May 2018 90,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

washer jets weak

Fail 30 May 2018 90,499 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,083 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre wearing edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,093 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HRW 64V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRW 64V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRW 64V registered?

HRW 64V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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