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KMR 893X

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,525 mi
Last recorded31,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMR 893X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 28,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 28,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 26,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 22,277 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s kingpin

Pass 18 Jun 2020 22,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,977 miles

oil leak around sump area

underside has been underseald

Fail 20 Jun 2018 20,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak around sump area

underside has been underseald

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,442 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend! (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend! (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rebound rubber at f/n/s missing

Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,424 miles

Slight play in Steering & Suspension Bushes. Surface Corrosion & Chassis & Running Gear.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,682 miles

front tyres near legal limit. slight play in steering & suspension joints. head lights starting to corrode. fr. suspension greased up.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 85,592 miles

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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KMR 893X is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 KMR 893X, 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 45 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 KMR 893X registered?

KMR 893X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 5 October 1981.

Is KMR 893X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMR 893X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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