MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure lower securing bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure lower securing bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 14,worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre feathering,advise alignment check asap
Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure lower securing bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure lower securing bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Wipers only work on fast speed & do not park
Oil leak
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
nearside front kingpin has slight play
nearside headlamp slightly insecure
offside front kingpin has slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HWK 781L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 HWK 781L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HWK 781L registered?
HWK 781L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 August 1972.
Is HWK 781L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HWK 781L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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