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HEK 866V

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,570 mi
Last recorded42,570 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEK 866V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake just about met requirements

Fail 2 Sep 2020 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake just about met requirements

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,142 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both rear corrosion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 41,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Lack of damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Lack of damping (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both rear corrosion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 39,561 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened WORN VERY THIN !!! (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PRESCRIBED AREAS WELD REPAIRS HEVILY UNDERSEALED

SUSPECT WIRING FAULT BEHIND NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SMOKING WHEN HEADLAMPS TURNED ON!!

Fail 15 May 2018 39,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened WORN VERY THIN !!! (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PRESCRIBED AREAS WELD REPAIRS HEVILY UNDERSEALED

SUSPECT WIRING FAULT BEHIND NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SMOKING WHEN HEADLAMPS TURNED ON!!

Pass 5 May 2017 37,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,382 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,294 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,230 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,223 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HEK 866V is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HEK 866V, 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 HEK 866V registered?

HEK 866V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is HEK 866V safe to buy?

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