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LOR 38Y

1982 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,949 mi
Last recorded31,949 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOR 38Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear position lamp not working, in quarter panel

Offside side repeater operation deteriorated, vehicle pre-dates 1ˢᵗ April 1986 legislation

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,595 miles

o/s rear, side lamp positioned on the rear quarter panel not working

Fail 10 Aug 2017 31,592 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear, side lamp positioned on the rear quarter panel not working

Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LOR 38Y is a 1982 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOR 38Y, 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

How do I check the history of LOR 38Y?

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What year was LOR 38Y registered?

LOR 38Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 27 October 1982.

Is LOR 38Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOR 38Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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