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RCW 313X

1982 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCW 313X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,238 miles

Coolant leak os of engine ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 62,157 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts live battery cable worn through on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak os of engine ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perrished and cracking

both rear axel straps broken

rust hole in nsr inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,520 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,504 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front tyres cracking through tread and on sidewalls

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,499 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal spongy

Front tyres cracking through tread and on sidewalls

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,308 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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RCW 313X is a 1982 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RCW 313X, 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 RCW 313X?

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What year was RCW 313X registered?

RCW 313X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1982.

Is RCW 313X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCW 313X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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