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MYF 5X

1982 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,135 mi
Last recorded1,135 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYF 5X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 1,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 1,104 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 1,104 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 501 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,386 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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MYF 5X is a 1982 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYF 5X, 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

How do I check the history of MYF 5X?

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What year was MYF 5X registered?

MYF 5X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 26 April 1982.

Is MYF 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYF 5X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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