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HWL 500S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,384 mi
Last recorded19,384 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 500S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 19,384 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs wrapped

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 19,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs wrapped

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,297 miles

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

Nearside Front spot light not working

Pass 2 May 2018 19,177 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 18,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (mounting) broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

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

c/o reading low car running lean.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,492 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 17,492 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,072 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,495 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside & offside lower trunion slight play.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 8,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 1 May 2009 6,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 403 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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HWL 500S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HWL 500S, 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 HWL 500S registered?

HWL 500S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is HWL 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 500S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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