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GOA 827W

1982 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,723 mi
Last recorded45,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOA 827W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,723 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 45,723 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system as small hole in rear silencer

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,555 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam indicator dim

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,495 miles

nearside rear foglamp not working

slight blow on exhaust tailpipe

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,528 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,033 miles

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

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

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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GOA 827W is a 1982 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GOA 827W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOA 827W registered?

GOA 827W is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is GOA 827W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOA 827W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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