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HIG 6227

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,160 mi
Last recorded8,160 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 6227
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 8,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 7,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 6,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 2,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 2,777 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 1,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 1,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 98,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,745 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 95,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering rack inner track rod joints both

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 93,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,420 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 92,406 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 90,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 90,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r leaf springs and bushes parished

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres badly cracking 195/60/14hr

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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HIG 6227 is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HIG 6227, 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 HIG 6227 registered?

HIG 6227 is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is HIG 6227 safe to buy?

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