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HWC 500

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWC 500
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,055 miles

front chassis rails upto bulkhead sections corroded

small corroded hole in o/s sill to floor section ,not specified area

vehicle heavily undersealed ,hard to access corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front chassis rails upto bulkhead sections corroded

small corroded hole in o/s sill to floor section ,not specified area

vehicle heavily undersealed ,hard to access corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,876 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 97,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,731 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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HWC 500 is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 HWC 500, 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 50 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 HWC 500?

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What year was HWC 500 registered?

HWC 500 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is HWC 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWC 500 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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