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Hymer B Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hymer B reliable? We analysed 2,923 real MOT tests across 462 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,923 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
19,799mi
Annual Mileage
2,928mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
12yrs

The Hymer B is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hymer B.

Hymer B Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hymer B. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hymer B MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hymer B to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.5%
2022
79.1%
2021
88.6%
2020
82.5%
2019
88.1%
2018
89%
2017
88.2%
2016
88.1%
2015
87.9%
2014

Hymer B Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hymer B owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,534 mi/yr
Typical
2,928 mi/yr
Average
3,655 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,820 mi/yr

Hymer B MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hymer B year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 74 86.5% 10,292 15,476 108,906
2021 86 79.1% 9,952 14,082 18,254
2020 132 88.6% 7,828 12,506 16,530
2019 302 82.5% 9,983 13,829 22,515
2018 260 88.1% 10,204 15,557 23,429
2017 456 89.0% 12,944 18,651 25,933
2016 527 88.2% 13,290 22,258 32,028
2015 494 88.1% 15,094 24,095 35,360
2014 486 87.9% 15,132 23,616 35,965

How Long Does a Hymer B Last?

Based on 462 Hymer B vehicles on UK roads.

Average
7.1 years
Median
7.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
12 years

Hymer B Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hymer B MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
19,799 mi
75th Percentile
29,609 mi
95th Percentile
53,462 mi
Max Recorded
600,482 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hymer B

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

89.0% MOT pass rate from 456 tests

Year to avoid
2021

79.1% MOT pass rate from 86 tests

The best year to buy a used Hymer B is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 456 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hymer B Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hymer B THIS CAR 87.2% 2,923 19,799 mi 12 yrs
Hymer Unknown 87.7% 2,106 21,769 mi 13 yrs
Hymer Ml 90.7% 1,496 19,404 mi 12 yrs
Hymer Exsis 89% 1,314 18,839 mi 12 yrs
Vauxhall Mokka X Active S/s 93.5% 1,046 40,084 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hymer Unknown (87.7% pass rate) and the Hymer Ml (90.7% pass rate), the Hymer B trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hymer B?

The Hymer B has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 2,923 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hymer B owner drives around 2,928 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Hymer B models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hymer B — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hymer B reliable?
Based on 2,923 MOT tests, the Hymer B has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hymer B?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hymer B do per year?
The typical Hymer B does around 2,928 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hymer B last?
Most Hymer B models stay on UK roads for around 12 years based on our analysis of 462 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hymer B?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hymer B?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hymer B is 2017 with a 89.0% pass rate across 456 tests.