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HUJ 51V

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,556 mi
Last recorded59,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUJ 51V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,556 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT

SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN INDICATORS BUT WORKING IN HEADLIGHTS

Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BONNETT LOOSE IN MOUNTING NEARSIDE

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT

SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN INDICATORS BUT WORKING IN HEADLIGHTS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine mtgs poor

slight play in os rack end

Pass 25 May 2017 59,126 miles

engine mtgs poor

nsf chassis leg slightly corroded

play in os rack end

Fail 22 May 2017 59,126 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mtgs poor

nsf chassis leg slightly corroded

play in os rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,657 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

off side front steering rack end has play

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

off side front steering rack end has play

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,441 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 56,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,889 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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HUJ 51V is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HUJ 51V, 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 HUJ 51V registered?

HUJ 51V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 16 May 1980.

Is HUJ 51V safe to buy?

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