MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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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.
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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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