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HTM 220V

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

29,740 mi
Last recorded29,740 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTM 220V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,740 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HTM 220V is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 HTM 220V, 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

How do I check the history of HTM 220V?

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What year was HTM 220V registered?

HTM 220V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is HTM 220V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTM 220V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTM 220V have outstanding finance?

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