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RVS 400

1993 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 MG B42,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVS 400
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,273 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,232 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 54,224 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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RVS 400 is a 1993 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,808 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 RVS 400, 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 33 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 RVS 400 registered?

RVS 400 is a 1993 MG B, first registered on 12 July 1993.

Is RVS 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVS 400 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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