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TSV 682

1985 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,214 mi
Last recorded37,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 MG B20,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 682
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,214 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 3 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

body slight corrosion

slight lift in king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,974 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all three (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front door handle damaged

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

both front wings corroded

chassis and underbody weak in places

inner front wing panels corroded

rear spring eye bushes worn

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,132 miles

all rear spring eye bushes perished

both front brake flexible hoses perished

chassis weak in places

front king pin bushes persihed

inner and outer front wings corrsoion

o/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear leaf springs weak

slight play in n/s/f king pin

under body corrosion in places

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front inner wings poor/corrosion

both front wishbone arm bushes perrised

chassis weak/poor in places

n/s/f tyre side walls perrised

Fail 25 Aug 2015 35,935 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front inner wings poor/corrosion

both front wishbone arm bushes perrised

chassis weak/poor in places

n/s/f tyre side walls perrised

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

chassis weak

inner wings corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 34,982 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

chassis weak

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,982 miles

chassis weak

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,982 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

chassis weak

inner wing panels corroded

suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,982 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,323 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 34,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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TSV 682 is a 1985 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1985 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 20,177 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 TSV 682, 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 41 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSV 682 registered?

TSV 682 is a 1985 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is TSV 682 safe to buy?

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