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RHJ 898W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,170 mi
Last recorded14,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 898W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 13,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,521 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RHJ 898W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RHJ 898W, 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

How do I check the history of RHJ 898W?

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What year was RHJ 898W registered?

RHJ 898W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is RHJ 898W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHJ 898W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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