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HGD 841X

1984 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 MG B39,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 841X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,153 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,850 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,328 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,815 miles

Offside Front suspension bush has slight play

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,890 miles

Offside front lower suspension bush (rear) Slightly worn

Vehicle undersealed

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,940 miles

engine has oil leak

o/s front bump stop spacer cracked

o/s rear hub seal has slight oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine has oil leak

o/s front bump stop spacer cracked

o/s rear hub seal has slight oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,914 miles

Oil leak

seepage from steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 63,389 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2008 63,383 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,869 miles

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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HGD 841X is a 1984 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 39,650 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 HGD 841X, 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 42 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 HGD 841X registered?

HGD 841X is a 1984 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1984.

Is HGD 841X safe to buy?

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