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APW 839S

1992 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 MG B38,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 839S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery tray corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,680 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,759 miles

oil leak

rear floor starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jul 2008 76,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,021 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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APW 839S is a 1992 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 38,695 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 APW 839S, 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 34 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 APW 839S registered?

APW 839S is a 1992 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is APW 839S safe to buy?

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