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HVX 470T

1979 MG B

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,002 mi
Last recorded20,002 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 470T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 19,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 19,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 19,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,131 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 18,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,682 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,722 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 16,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HVX 470T is a 1979 MG B in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HVX 470T, 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 HVX 470T registered?

HVX 470T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HVX 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVX 470T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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