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HWR 684T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,030 mi
Last recorded67,030 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 684T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2022 67,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear pre 1980 foglights not working

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,314 miles

slight corrosion to rear spring hangers

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,114 miles

slight corrosion to rear spring hangers

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,796 miles

slight corrosion to underside and rear spring hangers

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,501 miles

slight corrosion to rear spring hangers

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Dec 2016 65,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion all spring mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,013 miles

slight corrosion around rear spring hangers

Fail 4 Jan 2016 65,013 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight corrosion around rear spring hangers

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,530 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to ns and os rear spring hangers

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,778 miles

osf tyre cracking

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,147 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,974 miles

battery tray corroded in a non prescribed area

Fail 26 Jan 2007 62,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery tray corroded

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play n/s hub

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 684T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 684T, 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 684T registered?

HWR 684T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HWR 684T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 684T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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