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HNK 232Y

1983 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,067 mi
Last recorded43,067 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 232Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 43,067 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack and pinon

Fail 23 May 2022 43,067 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack and pinon

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,913 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,736 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 42,420 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,080 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear is braking slightly quicker than the offside rear. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres have small cracks in the treads, not exposing cord/ply.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS RAIL HAS A HOLE, CHALKED. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear is braking slightly quicker than the offside rear. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres have small cracks in the treads, not exposing cord/ply.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,586 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,584 miles

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 May 2009 41,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,552 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,471 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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HNK 232Y is a 1983 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 HNK 232Y, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HNK 232Y registered?

HNK 232Y is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is HNK 232Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNK 232Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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