MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCS 169 is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 HCS 169, 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.
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How do I check the history of HCS 169?
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What year was HCS 169 registered?
HCS 169 is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is HCS 169 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCS 169 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HCS 169 have outstanding finance?
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