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KPW 493N

1983 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,760 mi
Last recorded67,760 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 493N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamps are mix of european and sealed beam units.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamps are mix of european and sealed beam units.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside rear axle check strap deteriorated.

Pass 3 May 2014 62,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,759 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,004 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Nearside rear parking brake recording low effort

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

Pass 2 May 2008 38,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,181 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,924 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 35,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,574 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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KPW 493N is a 1983 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPW 493N, 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.

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What year was KPW 493N registered?

KPW 493N is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1983.

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