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BBH 446P

1993 MG B

Red Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,701 mi
Last recorded73,701 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1993 MG B42,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 446P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 73,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,473 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2017 73,249 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 22 May 2017 73,248 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside + Offside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside + Offside (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,243 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion

oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight free play found on inner tie rod ends

Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,002 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight free play found on inner tie rod ends

Pass 6 May 2014 72,700 miles

Oil leak

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2014 72,700 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 72,236 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2010 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,563 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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BBH 446P is a 1993 MG B in Red with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,808 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 BBH 446P, 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 33 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 BBH 446P registered?

BBH 446P is a 1993 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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