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EKH 185J

1996 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,833 mi
Last recorded50,833 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 185J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,150 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,599 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 48,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,032 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 47,028 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 45,106 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 45,102 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 40,916 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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EKH 185J is a 1996 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 185J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 30 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EKH 185J registered?

EKH 185J is a 1996 MG B Roadster, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is EKH 185J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 185J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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