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B411 BMD

1984 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 MG B39,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB411 BMD
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,111 miles

slight lift in front suspension pins

Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight lift in front suspension pins

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,050 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,010 miles

slight wear in front suspension pins

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,823 miles

slight wear in offside front suspension pin

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,887 miles

Steering wheel deterioating

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel deterioating

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear diff feels notchy on wheel rotation

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,819 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,469 miles

vehicle suspension has been lowered

water pump leaking and noisey

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,286 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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B411 BMD is a 1984 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B411 BMD, 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.

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What year was B411 BMD registered?

B411 BMD is a 1984 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B411 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B411 BMD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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