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KHX 641W

1986 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHX 641W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 74,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 74,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,411 miles

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,345 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,141 miles

Front slight lift/play in both sides lower trunions/swivels

inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from transmission

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,975 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,761 miles

slight bind n/s front brake adv attention

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,494 miles

advise attention washers

battery insecure

slight oil leak eng area

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,119 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroding slightly;advise attention

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,119 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroding slightly;advise attention

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,940 miles

b oth front lower trunions have slight lift

o/s front wheel has slightly loose spoke

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,370 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KHX 641W is a 1986 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1986 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,306 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 KHX 641W, 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 40 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 KHX 641W registered?

KHX 641W is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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The MOT history for KHX 641W shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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