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BCV 220T

2012 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

12,023 mi
Last recorded12,023 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 MG B20,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 220T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 12,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 11,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,803 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 11,790 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damper unit (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 10,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damper unit (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,661 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 10,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 10,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 10,487 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 10,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 10,304 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 10,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

axle strap broken o/s

Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,684 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

osr suspension strap broken nsr badly frayed

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sligh free play n/s/f upper swivle pin

Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sligh free play n/s/f upper swivle pin

Fail 31 May 2012 9,615 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s rear check strap deteriorated

O/s rear check strap broken

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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BCV 220T is a 2012 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 20,884 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 BCV 220T, 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 14 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BCV 220T registered?

BCV 220T is a 2012 MG B, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is BCV 220T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 220T shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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