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ORL 678X

1982 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,434 mi
Last recorded62,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 678X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 60,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 58,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 52,901 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 52,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,625 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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ORL 678X is a 1982 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ORL 678X, 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 ORL 678X?

You can check the full history of ORL 678X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ORL 678X registered?

ORL 678X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is ORL 678X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 678X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORL 678X have outstanding finance?

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