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EGH 459X

1982 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,049 mi
Last recorded62,049 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 459X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,650 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 59,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,984 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 53,984 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear suspension rebound strap cracking

both rear leaf springs corroded

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,000 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,739 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,963 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,810 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brakes require checking.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,799 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 30,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s rear sill panel started to rust.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,788 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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EGH 459X is a 1982 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 EGH 459X, 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 44 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EGH 459X registered?

EGH 459X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is EGH 459X safe to buy?

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