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KHX 436W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,799 mi
Last recorded62,799 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHX 436W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,566 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 62,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 62,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,243 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone arms inner mounting bushes starting to wear and split

nearside and offside rear wing lower sections to outer sill sections starting to corrode

slight play detected at nearside and offside front king pin lower assemblies

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,808 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,807 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,872 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,570 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,824 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,685 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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KHX 436W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHX 436W, 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 KHX 436W?

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What year was KHX 436W registered?

KHX 436W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is KHX 436W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHX 436W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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