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ALF 579H

1996 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,508 mi
Last recorded42,508 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 579H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 May 2014 42,508 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 42,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 40,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 38,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,643 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,573 miles

slightnoice in steering rack

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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ALF 579H is a 1996 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 43,876 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 ALF 579H, 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 30 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALF 579H?

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What year was ALF 579H registered?

ALF 579H is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is ALF 579H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 579H shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALF 579H have outstanding finance?

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