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HYX 999W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,777 mi
Last recorded32,777 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 999W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 32,777 miles

N/S Parking brake low effort.

Slight lift in both front King Pins.

Pass 5 May 2022 32,768 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,741 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,394 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension arm bushes in perished condition but no movement present

slight lift to offside front lower pin

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,392 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished but not resulting in excess movement

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Jul 2014 32,392 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished but not resulting in excess movement

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 31,974 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 31,974 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,923 miles

slight oil leak from overdrive

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,045 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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HYX 999W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYX 999W, 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 HYX 999W registered?

HYX 999W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is HYX 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYX 999W shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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