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CTV 85K

1992 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,386 mi
Last recorded51,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 MG B38,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 85K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,386 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 51,382 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 51,375 miles

o/s n/sfront suspension bushes worn top andbottom

Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise slight play in rear hub splines

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,367 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slight play in rear hub splines

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,198 miles

play in front king pins

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lift in o/s n/s front king pips

Fail 13 Jun 2008 51,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,975 miles

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

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

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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CTV 85K is a 1992 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CTV 85K, 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 CTV 85K registered?

CTV 85K is a 1992 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is CTV 85K safe to buy?

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