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DHJ 266B

1994 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,208 mi
Last recorded78,208 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 MG B29,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 266B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,208 miles

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 76,791 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,579 miles

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

bottom radiator hose rubbing on chassis

various suspension rubber bushes starting to degrade

Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

bottom radiator hose rubbing on chassis

various suspension rubber bushes starting to degrade

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,564 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,504 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play both front lower trunions

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play both front lower trunions

Fail 16 Feb 2008 72,308 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 72,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,914 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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DHJ 266B is a 1994 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,517 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 DHJ 266B, 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 32 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DHJ 266B registered?

DHJ 266B is a 1994 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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