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HBL 945G

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,106 mi
Last recorded54,106 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 945G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 54,106 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 54,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 53,626 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 53,626 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 53,050 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 53,050 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking carburettor (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,743 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,080 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

some up and down play in n/s king pin

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 52,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,548 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some corroison to nearside rear bump stop and offside jacking point

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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HBL 945G is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 HBL 945G, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBL 945G registered?

HBL 945G is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is HBL 945G safe to buy?

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