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HWJ 627W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,616 mi
Last recorded23,616 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 627W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 23,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,697 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 22,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 20,803 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,749 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,450 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,620 miles

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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HWJ 627W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 HWJ 627W, 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 46 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 HWJ 627W registered?

HWJ 627W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is HWJ 627W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWJ 627W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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