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HBX 855X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,664 mi
Last recorded24,664 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBX 855X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 24,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,641 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 24,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 24,594 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 24,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 24,525 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,508 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 24,507 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements in correct spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements in correct spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in wheel spokes.

hazards not working correctly only flashing on the n/s

Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,380 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,371 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 24,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2016 24,365 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 24,362 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,085 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,979 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s & n/s top ball joints lift

Fail 14 Jun 2013 23,979 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s & n/s top ball joints lift

Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,504 miles

advise of slight oil leak on o/s rear hub seal and slight wear in o/s and n/s lower front inner suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,480 miles

advise of slight wear in front lower arms inner bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,260 miles

advise of slight oil leak on o/s rear back plate from seal

advise of slight wear in o/s and n/s front suspension arm lower inner bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise slight wear in front o/s and n/s lower suspention bushes slight oil leak on o/s rear seal

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,110 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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HBX 855X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 HBX 855X, 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 45 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 HBX 855X registered?

HBX 855X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is HBX 855X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBX 855X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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