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MGB 1Y

1983 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,643 mi
Last recorded25,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 MG Mgb17,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 1Y
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 25,447 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,864 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 24,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,278 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,602 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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MGB 1Y is a 1983 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 17,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 1Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 43 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGB 1Y registered?

MGB 1Y is a 1983 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is MGB 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 1Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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