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MHP 900V

1980 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHP 900V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,879 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

water pump noisey

Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,245 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

water pump noisey

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,675 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,672 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,103 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 52,548 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 52,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 52,275 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 52,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,240 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MHP 900V is a 1980 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MHP 900V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHP 900V registered?

MHP 900V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is MHP 900V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHP 900V shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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