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HYY 290W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

9,407 mi
Last recorded9,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYY 290W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 9,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 9,379 miles

Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4.8 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 8,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 7,753 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 6,156 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 6,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 5,459 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 5,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 104,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,980 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 1,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber arm pin (needs attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 602 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 99,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

light misting of oil at n/s rear brake back plate

Pass 11 May 2016 98,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 97,482 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox and diff

very slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2014 96,069 miles

Engine and gearbox both - slight oil leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2013 94,863 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2012 93,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 91,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 91,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable support bracket (nearside rear axle) incomplete.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 90,702 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 90,696 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

clonk in rear axle

engine over heating fan not cutting in

throttle sticks

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 86,302 miles

cooling fan

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,531 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,533 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 82,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf h/lamp reflector slightly rusted

slight play rack inner joint

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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HYY 290W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HYY 290W, 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 HYY 290W registered?

HYY 290W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is HYY 290W safe to buy?

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