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TAJ 408R

1992 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,073 mi
Last recorded46,073 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 MG B38,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 408R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 44,645 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 14 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from back of engine.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 43,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 39,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,620 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,230 miles

ALL TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHED ,DATE STAMPED 04

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UPRIGHTS

REAR PROPSHAFT REAR U/J SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,055 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,055 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,910 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,295 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 35,295 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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TAJ 408R is a 1992 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TAJ 408R, 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 TAJ 408R registered?

TAJ 408R is a 1992 MG B, first registered on 16 July 1992.

Is TAJ 408R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAJ 408R shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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