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APO 96C

1988 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 MG B69,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 96C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,525 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 90,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,666 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,531 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/r axle leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,055 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,046 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE,CUT IN TREAD, OIL LEAKAGE OFF SIDE OF ENGINE,OIL FILTER.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 87,948 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 87,945 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly misaligned

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres sidewalls starting to perish

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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APO 96C is a 1988 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1988 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,398 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 APO 96C, 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 38 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APO 96C?

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What year was APO 96C registered?

APO 96C is a 1988 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is APO 96C safe to buy?

The MOT history for APO 96C shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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