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HNW 725T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNW 725T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,050 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 56,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Both front caliper lock tabs not secured (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bush's on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,917 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 55,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,751 miles

windscreen scratched

windscreen starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,568 miles

windscreen scratched

windscreen starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

windscreen scratched

windscreen starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,412 miles

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

windscreen scratched

windscreen starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,267 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,927 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,471 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,468 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,262 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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HNW 725T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HNW 725T, 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.

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What year was HNW 725T registered?

HNW 725T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1978.

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