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HLE 961T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

16,230 mi
Last recorded16,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLE 961T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,230 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wires hanging down in passenger foot well

Fail 3 Jun 2020 16,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion in o/s front sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wires hanging down in passenger foot well

Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower king pin slight play

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,096 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower king pin slight play

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 May 2017 15,842 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 15,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light very dim (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,613 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 8 Jun 2016 15,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,327 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 15,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle straps deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 17 May 2014 15,071 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle straps deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

slight play in inner steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,002 miles

front flexis are perishing

fuel pipes coroded

underside rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 15,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexis are perishing

fuel pipes coroded

underside rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 14,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,694 miles

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

king pins play

securing clip missing o/s rack gator

Fail 7 May 2011 14,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front king pins play

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 961T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HLE 961T, 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 HLE 961T registered?

HLE 961T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is HLE 961T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLE 961T shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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