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HLE 193T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,938 mi
Last recorded15,938 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLE 193T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,668 miles

slight play nearside front suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension bushes splitting

light switches worn

rear shocker bushes splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2014 13,661 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension bushes splitting

light switches worn

rear shocker bushes splitting

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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HLE 193T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HLE 193T, 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 HLE 193T?

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What year was HLE 193T registered?

HLE 193T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is HLE 193T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLE 193T shows 4 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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