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RKY 837R

1992 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,705 mi
Last recorded20,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 MG B38,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 837R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,705 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,325 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 20,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,074 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 18,968 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 18,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,831 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 17,397 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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RKY 837R is a 1992 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 38,695 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 RKY 837R, 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 34 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 RKY 837R registered?

RKY 837R is a 1992 MG B, first registered on 14 July 1992.

Is RKY 837R safe to buy?

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