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DRR 230B

1996 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,985 mi
Last recorded95,985 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 230B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,071 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

track rodend dust covers in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,462 miles

o/s/front & n/s/rear tyre perished & split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,963 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished and starting to split

nearside rackend ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 91,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,063 miles

n/s/battery tray poor

o/s/tyres perished

rear fuel pipe perished from fuel pump

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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DRR 230B is a 1996 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 43,876 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 DRR 230B, 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 30 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRR 230B?

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What year was DRR 230B registered?

DRR 230B is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is DRR 230B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 230B shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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