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A821 RHW

1983 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA821 RHW
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,340 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,151 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,728 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 87,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 86,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 85,761 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear hub slight play

steering rack has slight play but serviceable

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,372 miles

nearside rear hub slight play

steering rack has slight play but serviceable

Fail 6 Jul 2006 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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A821 RHW is a 1983 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A821 RHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A821 RHW registered?

A821 RHW is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A821 RHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A821 RHW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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