CarVerify

Free Car Check

DUE 835Y

1983 MG B

Blue Petrol 1500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 835Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 73,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,598 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,708 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,344 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack arm (play)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 70,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,447 miles

slight mismatch of vin number held on dvla records

Fail 20 Jun 2006 70,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight mismatch of vin number held on dvla records

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DUE 835Y is a 1983 MG B in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 DUE 835Y, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DUE 835Y?

You can check the full history of DUE 835Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DUE 835Y registered?

DUE 835Y is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is DUE 835Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUE 835Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUE 835Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DUE 835Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.