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HGC 791X

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,291 mi
Last recorded97,291 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 791X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,013 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,961 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 95,961 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 95,745 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 95,745 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 95,558 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 95,558 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,944 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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HGC 791X is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HGC 791X, 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 HGC 791X registered?

HGC 791X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HGC 791X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 791X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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