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HFG 601T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,823 mi
Last recorded56,823 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 601T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,823 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,586 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 56,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,901 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still being supported.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sidewall of tyre perishing and cracking .

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still being supported.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sidewall of tyre perishing and cracking .

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,896 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken . But exhaust still supported.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Center exhaust bracket broken . But exhaust still supported.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,731 miles

Fuel staining nearside inner wing

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel staining nearside inner wing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,495 miles

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 53,842 miles

offside rear spring shckale bush slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner sills

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 53,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,086 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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HFG 601T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFG 601T, 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 HFG 601T registered?

HFG 601T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is HFG 601T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 601T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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