MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
N/S/F Brake Bind Slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F Headlight Reflector Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
N/S/F Brake Bind Slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F Headlight Reflector Corroded
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in steering rack
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCW 127S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 HCW 127S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HCW 127S?
You can check the full history of HCW 127S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HCW 127S registered?
HCW 127S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.
Is HCW 127S safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCW 127S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HCW 127S have outstanding finance?
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