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NAB 529Y

1982 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,158 mi
Last recorded26,158 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 529Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 26,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 21,554 miles

Front Floor not fully secure both inner arches corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 21,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor not fully secure both inner arches corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,034 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 16,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,921 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 15,920 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,705 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,568 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 15,565 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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NAB 529Y is a 1982 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NAB 529Y, 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 NAB 529Y registered?

NAB 529Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is NAB 529Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAB 529Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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