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5505 IW

1998 MG B

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,553 mi
Last recorded57,553 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5505 IW
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 57,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,537 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,467 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,467 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,227 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,420 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

co level too high 5.67 over 3.00

Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 55,916 miles

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

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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5505 IW is a 1998 MG B in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 5505 IW, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5505 IW registered?

5505 IW is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is 5505 IW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5505 IW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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