MOT Status
ValidMileage
9,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
oil leaks engine/gearbox and diff
very slight play in o/s front wheel bearing
Engine and gearbox both - slight oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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)
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
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
cooling fan
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HYY 290W shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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