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HHR 337W

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,806 mi
Last recorded68,806 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 337W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,806 miles

hazards flashing fast, main beam tell-tale not working

sills slightly corroded, suspension/subframes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,795 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

hazards flashing fast, main beam tell-tale not working

sills slightly corroded, suspension/subframes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,619 miles

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

wipers poor, sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 68,595 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

wipers poor, sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 67,368 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake level travel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,288 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,076 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.5 (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 64,416 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 64,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,065 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,411 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,982 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2007 56,715 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 56,715 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HHR 337W is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HHR 337W, 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.

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What year was HHR 337W registered?

HHR 337W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is HHR 337W safe to buy?

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