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SJR 850Y

1982 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJR 850Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,889 miles

oil leak

steering rack inner rackends have slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,821 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf & osf inner steering rack joints have free play.

nsr fog light not working

Pass 30 May 2012 66,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,230 miles

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

reverse lamps inop left fog warning lamp inop

Pass 27 May 2008 64,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,100 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 63,204 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 63,204 miles

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

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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SJR 850Y is a 1982 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJR 850Y, 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 SJR 850Y registered?

SJR 850Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1982.

Is SJR 850Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJR 850Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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