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HBF 282V

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBF 282V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,713 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 69,362 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 68,464 miles

offside floor corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 66,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 May 2011 66,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,499 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to n/s + o/s rear wings within prescribed seat belt area

front pads wearing thin

n/s mirror missing

slight play in o/s front upper suspension joint

trims covering bothe outer sills

Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror missing from bracket

stainless trims covering both sills

Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,597 miles

centre/rear section of exhaust corroding

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 27 Mar 2007 60,597 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

centre/rear exhaust system corroding

offside fog light innoperative

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,907 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HBF 282V is a 1979 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBF 282V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HBF 282V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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