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157 JLB

2001 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 MG B19,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration157 JLB
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,057 miles

all four tyres perishing

h.c readings high

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,772 miles

advise all 4 tyres starting to crack

advise o/s/f flexi hose cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 79,350 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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157 JLB is a 2001 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 19,630 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 157 JLB, 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 25 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 157 JLB registered?

157 JLB is a 2001 MG B, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is 157 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 157 JLB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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