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EVN 35L

1996 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,646 mi
Last recorded44,646 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 35L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,646 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 44,646 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,124 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 44,124 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,215 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 41,741 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 41,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 38,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,912 miles

some underbody surface corrosion

Fail 28 May 2008 34,886 miles

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

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2007 33,427 miles

In and out Movement at steering wheel.

Movement in steering coupling.

Movement in steering rack.

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

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit. Nearside rear tyre wearing low.(att soon)

Pass 12 May 2006 30,846 miles

both front track rod end gaitors split and very close to wheel rims

movement in offside front steering rack

rear metal brake pipe secured by 'jubilee' clip

steering column runs very close to chassis

uneven wear and wearing low both rear tyre treads

Fail 11 May 2006 30,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front trackrod ends are very close to wheel rims and gaitors split.

Both rear tyres wearing low and unevenly.

Movement in off side steering rack

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear metal brake pipe secured by 'jubilee' clip.

Steering column runs very close to chassis.

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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EVN 35L is a 1996 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EVN 35L, 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

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What year was EVN 35L registered?

EVN 35L is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is EVN 35L safe to buy?

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