MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,664 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
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)
front number plate cracked
o/s hand brake effort slightly low
front number plate cracked
o/s & n/s top ball joints lift
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
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
advise of slight wear in front lower arms inner bushes
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
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
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of HBX 855X?
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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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