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MFV 830P

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFV 830P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,056 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 90,054 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 30% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak's engine gearbox and rear diff

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper and lower trunnion's bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 87,524 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Limit. 4.5 Result 7.052 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 30% limit 30% offside rear foot brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower trunyon's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower trunyon's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower trunyon's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower trunyon's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,659 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 82,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,203 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,199 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 81,068 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 81,063 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,343 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,343 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,319 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 80,318 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,234 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,574 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 75,448 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,217 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing

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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MFV 830P is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 MFV 830P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFV 830P registered?

MFV 830P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is MFV 830P safe to buy?

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