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HWJ 452W

1980 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,025 mi
Last recorded65,025 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 452W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,025 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper part of king pins has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bar indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,937 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper part of kingpins have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,035 miles

front inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,403 miles

front lower wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 62,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 61,563 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,729 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,723 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,340 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,154 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 57,150 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,152 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 54,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005
Fail 2 Jul 2005 53,844 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position (3.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HWJ 452W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWJ 452W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HWJ 452W registered?

HWJ 452W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is HWJ 452W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWJ 452W shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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