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VVN 248Y

1982 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,515 mi
Last recorded47,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVN 248Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,515 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VVN 248Y is a 1982 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VVN 248Y, 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

How do I check the history of VVN 248Y?

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What year was VVN 248Y registered?

VVN 248Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VVN 248Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVN 248Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVN 248Y have outstanding finance?

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