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FIJ 585

2003 MG B

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,631 mi
Last recorded26,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 MG B23,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIJ 585
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 26,631 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 25,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,845 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,612 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,247 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 24,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,908 miles

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

steering rack has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,255 miles

Play in n/s/f king pin.

Steering rack worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,411 miles

centre exhaust box has slight blow

n/s headlamp on max height setting

n/s/f lower truion has some play

Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,928 miles

fair amount of handbrake travel

centre exhaust box has slight blow

both frint lower trunions have some play

n/s headlamp on max height setting

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,958 miles

Both front flexible brake hose outer rubber soft.

Slight exhaust blow from centre box.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Slight play in steering rack.

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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FIJ 585 is a 2003 MG B in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIJ 585, 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 23 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIJ 585?

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What year was FIJ 585 registered?

FIJ 585 is a 2003 MG B, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is FIJ 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIJ 585 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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