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RMG 313Y

1982 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,411 mi
Last recorded22,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMG 313Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and rear inner sills rusting

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

handbrake lever travel/tight

Fail 21 Jun 2016 22,404 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and rear inner sills rusting

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

handbrake lever travel/tight

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 19,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 4,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 96,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 96,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,908 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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RMG 313Y is a 1982 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RMG 313Y, 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 RMG 313Y registered?

RMG 313Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is RMG 313Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMG 313Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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