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DBL 288B

1999 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,025 mi
Last recorded17,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 288B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 17,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 17,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill spit up to door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill come away from inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill come away from inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirrors not on car at time of test

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,071 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 16,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / strengthening channel (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,792 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,765 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 15,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,751 miles

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

n/s/f floor little rusty

very low at front

Fail 9 Jul 2013 15,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s/f floor

very low at front

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,729 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,348 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 15,348 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,151 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 15,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

suspension low front

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,541 miles

nearside floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,079 miles

Slight play in steering colum.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,046 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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DBL 288B is a 1999 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 20,183 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 DBL 288B, 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 27 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBL 288B registered?

DBL 288B is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is DBL 288B safe to buy?

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