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EHJ 190P

2000 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 MG B54,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 190P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,594 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 75,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mounted lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Washer/wiper switch faulty/intermittant

Fail 17 Jun 2021 74,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is fouling inner wheel/damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mounted lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Washer/wiper switch faulty/intermittant

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,632 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 73,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,680 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,679 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,552 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,550 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 66,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 66,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,848 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,847 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,472 miles

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

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 60,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,831 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 57,962 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 57,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,014 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 54,348 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 54,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2005 53,410 miles

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

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

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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EHJ 190P is a 2000 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2000 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,345 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 EHJ 190P, 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 26 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EHJ 190P registered?

EHJ 190P is a 2000 MG B, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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