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HAN 922W

1980 MG Mgb

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,836 mi
Last recorded31,836 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAN 922W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,836 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,550 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 312,065 miles

slight lift in os king pin

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,882 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wing is corroded at the lower edge

offside rear top number plate lamp bulb not working

some light surface corrosion on bulkhead near brake master cylinder mountings

some light surface corrosion on offside and nearside front floor/castle sections

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,790 miles

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

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

front lower wings corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2009 30,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside front wing is corroded at the lower edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,603 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wing is corroded at the lower edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front lower wing is corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,162 miles

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

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

offside front lower wing panel is corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,066 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 29,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 29,909 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front outer lower wing corroded

o/s rear floor corroded

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HAN 922W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAN 922W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HAN 922W registered?

HAN 922W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is HAN 922W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAN 922W 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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