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RBD 391Y

1982 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,726 mi
Last recorded73,726 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 391Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 73,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,935 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,725 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight dampness on fuel tank [no leak evident]

slight wear in n/s lower trunion

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness at fuel tank and staining

Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 50,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions high

hazard switch operation

indicator switch operation

light switch operation

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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RBD 391Y is a 1982 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RBD 391Y, 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 RBD 391Y registered?

RBD 391Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is RBD 391Y safe to buy?

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