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B870 RBU

1984 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,420 mi
Last recorded10,420 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1984 MG B39,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 RBU
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 10,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,089 miles

o/s/f upper\inner wing bolt loose

Pass 2 May 2013 9,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,616 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 9,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,515 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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B870 RBU is a 1984 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B870 RBU, 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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How do I check the history of B870 RBU?

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What year was B870 RBU registered?

B870 RBU is a 1984 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1984.

Is B870 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B870 RBU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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