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MBA 93V

1983 MG B

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,747 mi
Last recorded2,747 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 93V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 2,747 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in o/s steering rack end

wear in n/s rear shocker top arm

Fail 23 Jul 2012 2,742 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in o/s steering rack end

strong advise battery insecure & ready fall out

wear in n/s rear shocker top arm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 1,716 miles

Front suspension lowered

Pass 15 May 2007 1,401 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 1,401 miles

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

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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MBA 93V is a 1983 MG B in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 MBA 93V, 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

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What year was MBA 93V registered?

MBA 93V is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is MBA 93V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBA 93V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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