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HWR 397T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,217 mi
Last recorded56,217 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 397T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 56,217 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 54,314 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,222 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 54,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,842 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,841 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 51,458 miles

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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HWR 397T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HWR 397T, 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 HWR 397T registered?

HWR 397T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HWR 397T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 397T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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