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BHY 83V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,375 mi
Last recorded60,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 83V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,337 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 59,337 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,366 miles

Aims low just within limits.

Play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes.

Tyres cracking slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,298 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall. o/s/r axle bump stop pedestal missing. n/s/r axle bump stop pedestal corroded. some wear in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall. o/s/r axle bump stop pedestal missing. n/s/r axle bump stop pedestal corroded. some wear in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,927 miles

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

front anti roll bar mount deteriorating

front bulkhead corroding

front exhaust mount deteriorating

n/s front floor corroding

Fail 31 May 2006 51,927 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front bulkhead corroding

n/s front floor corroding

rear anti roll bar mount deteriorating

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2006 51,917 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front floor corroding

front bulkhead corroding

n/s windscreen washer jet inoperative

o/s sill corroding

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

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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BHY 83V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 BHY 83V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BHY 83V registered?

BHY 83V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is BHY 83V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 83V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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