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HOH 316W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,032 mi
Last recorded91,032 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOH 316W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,606 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,987 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,510 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 86,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 85,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,664 miles

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside front bump stop missing

offside front tyre low tread

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,661 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside front bump stop missing

offside front tyre low tread

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

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 316W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 HOH 316W, 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 45 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 HOH 316W registered?

HOH 316W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1981.

Is HOH 316W safe to buy?

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