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MDP 604K

1984 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,326 mi
Last recorded39,326 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 MG B39,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 604K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,326 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Very slow to operate at low to medium pedal pressures, pedal has to be pushed very hard to lock NSF brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 38,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,630 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 27 May 2015 38,630 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Radiator leaking

Pass 30 May 2014 38,370 miles

Oil leaks

Slight leak on the muffler system

Fail 30 May 2014 38,363 miles

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

Oil leaks

Slight leak on the muffler system

Pass 31 May 2013 38,255 miles

Slight muffler leak

Surface corrosion on underside of body and on suspension components where the underseal has pealed off

Fail 30 May 2013 38,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Slight muffler leak

Surface corrosion on underside of body and on suspension components where the underseal has pealed off

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,234 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 38,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 38,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,885 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,883 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front hub assemblies have slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,146 miles

prop. shaft front universal joint has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,146 miles

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

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

prop. shaft front universal joint has slight play

Pass 16 May 2008 37,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 May 2007 36,982 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 36,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,073 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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MDP 604K is a 1984 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 39,650 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 MDP 604K, 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 42 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MDP 604K registered?

MDP 604K is a 1984 MG B, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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