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RKY 842R

1992 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,424 mi
Last recorded6,424 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 MG B38,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 842R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 6,424 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 6,041 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust bracket missing

rear exhaust rubber sheared

Fail 16 Sep 2014 5,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust bracket missing

rear exhaust rubber sheared

Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 5,139 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear axle handbrake securing strap broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 3,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 3,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 2,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 2,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 2,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 1,360 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 64151

Oil leak

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

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 842R is a 1992 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 842R, 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 842R registered?

RKY 842R is a 1992 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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