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HHN 988V

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

868 mi
Last recorded868 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHN 988V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 457 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front headlamps starting to get corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 457 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front headlamps starting to get corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 436 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2013 433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 53 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,507 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 97,163 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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HHN 988V is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HHN 988V, 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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What year was HHN 988V registered?

HHN 988V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 8 July 1980.

Is HHN 988V safe to buy?

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