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HEC 45T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEC 45T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 51,322 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,266 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 51,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,396 miles

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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HEC 45T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HEC 45T, 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

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What year was HEC 45T registered?

HEC 45T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is HEC 45T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEC 45T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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