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DSL 260C

1998 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 260C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 94,972 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 94,971 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,367 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,367 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 94,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 93,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 93,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 92,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,721 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 May 2007 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 May 2006 92,532 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 92,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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DSL 260C is a 1998 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 DSL 260C, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSL 260C registered?

DSL 260C is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is DSL 260C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 260C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSL 260C have outstanding finance?

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