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B400 TFC

1984 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,556 mi
Last recorded46,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 MG B39,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 TFC
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2022 46,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 45,341 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner and outer edges of treaded section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sill trims fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,235 miles

oversills fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,053 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,501 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,081 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,081 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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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B400 TFC is a 1984 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 39,650 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 B400 TFC, 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 42 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 B400 TFC registered?

B400 TFC is a 1984 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B400 TFC safe to buy?

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