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HWK 606V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,461 mi
Last recorded79,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 606V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 79,461 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 79,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,071 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,629 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,845 miles

Driver's seat insecure OFF SIDE FRONT BOLT LOOSE (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HWK 606V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWK 606V, 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 HWK 606V registered?

HWK 606V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is HWK 606V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWK 606V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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