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HOJ 610W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,383 mi
Last recorded48,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 610W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,383 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 48,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 44,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,635 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,625 miles

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

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

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

os handbrake linkage slightly sticking on slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,625 miles

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

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

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

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

os handbrake linkage slightly sticking on slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,440 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

near side indicators slower than off side

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

canvas hand bake cable support on rear axle perished

near side indicators flash slower han off side slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,934 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

Fail 5 Aug 2011 40,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,051 miles

slight lift in nearside king pin

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2009 39,902 miles

offside front suspension unit damp

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in both front king pins and trunions

Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in both front king pins

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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HOJ 610W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HOJ 610W, 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.

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What year was HOJ 610W registered?

HOJ 610W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is HOJ 610W safe to buy?

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