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HPH 773V

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,819 mi
Last recorded18,819 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPH 773V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 18,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,510 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 18,510 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

o/s wing mirror loose

Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

o/s wing mirror loose

Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,497 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,333 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,333 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 18,034 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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HPH 773V is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HPH 773V, 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 HPH 773V registered?

HPH 773V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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