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VCK 509Y

1982 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCK 509Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 51,609 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 51,607 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 50,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 50,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 49,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 47,820 miles

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low

slight play in steering rack

slight shudder in rear brakes

Fail 9 May 2012 47,820 miles

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

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low

slight play in steering rack

slight shudder in rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded in places

fuel tank corroded

osf chassis and floorpan corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,616 miles

n/s front bottom king pin thrust slight play

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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VCK 509Y is a 1982 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCK 509Y, 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.

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What year was VCK 509Y registered?

VCK 509Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VCK 509Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCK 509Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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