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HWR 451T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 451T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 44,362 miles

. - Hand brake travel - .

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt . - N/S - O/S dust covers poor - . (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 44,362 miles

. - Hand brake travel - .

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt . - N/S - O/S dust covers poor - . (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,288 miles

. - Handbrake travel - .

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2024 44,126 miles

. - Hand brake travel - .

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2024 44,126 miles

. - Hand brake travel - .

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,907 miles

. - Hand brake travel - .

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,870 miles

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,867 miles

Hand brake travel

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Small oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,754 miles

Hand brake travel

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

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

Small oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2019 43,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2018 43,609 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 43,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,462 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 43,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 43,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 43,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 42,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 42,746 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 42,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2012 42,251 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S Mirror loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2011 41,840 miles

Brake Servo pipe soft

Screen washer's poor

Slight play in N/S/R O/S/R Wheel bearing

Steering rack slightly worn at end's

Pass 7 May 2010 41,259 miles

Brake servo pipe soft

Slight play in steeringrack

Fail 5 May 2010 41,252 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo pipe soft

Slight play in steeringrack

Pass 8 May 2009 40,836 miles

Centre wiperblade poor

Servo pipe soft

Slight play in steeringrack

Fail 6 May 2009 40,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre wiperblade poor

Servo pipe soft

Slight play in steeringrack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,538 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,535 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,140 miles

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,503 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 39,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 451T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 451T, 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 451T registered?

HWR 451T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HWR 451T safe to buy?

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