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EBW 194J

2005 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,654 mi
Last recorded3,654 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 MG B18,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 194J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear suspension springs rear end touching chassis

lift evident n/s kingpin

screen washers poor

Fail 23 Aug 2011 3,653 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear suspension springs rear end touching chassis

lift evident n/s kingpin

screen washers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,103 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion evident underside

lift evident in n/s kingpin

wear evident in propshaft rear joint

Fail 6 Sep 2010 2,103 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion evident underside

lift evident in n/s kingpin

wear evident in propshaft rear joint

Pass 10 Sep 2009 1,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 1,484 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 1,273 miles

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2007 1,273 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under side rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 603 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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EBW 194J is a 2005 MG B in Yellow with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 18,959 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 EBW 194J, 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 21 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EBW 194J registered?

EBW 194J is a 2005 MG B, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is EBW 194J safe to buy?

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