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HWR 582T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,947 mi
Last recorded54,947 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 582T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 54,947 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 54,292 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 May 2025 54,292 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 53,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 52,284 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 52,284 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 51,430 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 51,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 50,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,566 miles

vehicle tends to lean to o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,274 miles

r/o/s brake slightly binding

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,384 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hc levels high at idle speed

Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

hc levels high at idle speed

Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,951 miles

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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HWR 582T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWR 582T, 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 HWR 582T registered?

HWR 582T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HWR 582T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 582T shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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