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WWA 520Y

1983 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,050 mi
Last recorded18,050 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWA 520Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,050 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,552 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,417 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 16,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WWA 520Y is a 1983 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 WWA 520Y, 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 43 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 WWA 520Y registered?

WWA 520Y is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1983.

Is WWA 520Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWA 520Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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