2019 Hymer B — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Hymer B passed 86.0% of its 279 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.0% of the time, so this is 4.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.8% of all tests — 5.7 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and individual direction indicators — headlamp aim alone was recorded 22 times.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.4% in 2022 to 14.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 14 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 10 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Daytime running lamps | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 17 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 13 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 258 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73 | 16.4% |
| 2023 | 64 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 67 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 67 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 B
On a 2019 B, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (5.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Hymer Bs pass their MOT?
86.0% of the 279 2019 Hymer B MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Hymer B?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by brakes (5.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 279 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.