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VHJ 511W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 511W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,515 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 72,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 72,260 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,726 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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VHJ 511W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VHJ 511W, 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 VHJ 511W registered?

VHJ 511W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is VHJ 511W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 511W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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