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WLR 152X

1982 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLR 152X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017
Fail 27 Jul 2017

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015

Body has slight corrosion around brake servo mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills both sides and front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010

Centre rear view mirror is cracked

long handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jul 2010

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre rear view mirror is cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2009
Fail 3 Jul 2009

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2008 22,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 22,341 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

car arel insecure

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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WLR 152X is a 1982 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WLR 152X, 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 WLR 152X registered?

WLR 152X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 30 March 1982.

Is WLR 152X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLR 152X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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