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HCK 446W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,840 mi
Last recorded80,840 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 446W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 80,839 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

main beam not working on flash

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Apr 2020 80,827 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 80,825 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,813 miles

vehicle sprayed with underseal

Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,806 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,631 miles

o/s r tyre outter wall perished

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,336 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HCK 446W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HCK 446W, 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 HCK 446W?

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What year was HCK 446W registered?

HCK 446W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is HCK 446W safe to buy?

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