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HOH 311W

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,724 mi
Last recorded27,724 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOH 311W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 27,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,652 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 25,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer body sill/wing (5.2.6)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal

Fail 10 Sep 2016 24,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner and outer body sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer body sill/wing (5.2.6)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,162 miles

front offside and nearside suspension lower trunnion bush/bearing dust seals missing or damaged

horn tone weak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,111 miles

Underseal not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,443 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,155 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,023 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,444 miles

Brake vacuum hose laying on water hose. Slight exhaust leak from manifold area. Hand brake securing strap broken. General corrosion of underside of vehicle. O/S hand brake perforance low.

Fail 26 May 2007 18,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake vacuum hose laying onwater hose. Slight exhaust leak from manifold area. Hand brake securing strap broken on axle. General corrosion of under side of vehicle.

Pass 23 May 2006 17,299 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 17,292 miles

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

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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HOH 311W is a 1980 MG B in Black 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 HOH 311W, 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 HOH 311W registered?

HOH 311W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is HOH 311W safe to buy?

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