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HFR 893W

1981 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFR 893W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 64,707 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 64,707 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,270 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,296 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 62,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 59,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,767 miles

Battery Tray Starting To Corrode

Centre Exhaust Mounting Broken, But System Still Supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 51,435 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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HFR 893W is a 1981 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 HFR 893W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFR 893W?

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What year was HFR 893W registered?

HFR 893W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is HFR 893W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFR 893W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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