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MGB 293V

1982 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 293V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,013 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,996 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside handbrake reading low

Fail 12 Sep 2007 65,718 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,480 miles

O/s/f shock absorber weeping

Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Chip in screen

O/s/f shock absorber weeping

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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MGB 293V is a 1982 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MGB 293V, 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

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What year was MGB 293V registered?

MGB 293V is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is MGB 293V safe to buy?

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