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A622 LYG

1983 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,939 mi
Last recorded49,939 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA622 LYG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 49,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,500 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,683 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 47,262 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 47,262 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 42,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,440 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,312 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 19,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,561 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 94,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,819 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 87,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A622 LYG is a 1983 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 A622 LYG, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A622 LYG registered?

A622 LYG is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1983.

Is A622 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A622 LYG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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