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GVO 260J

1998 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,731 mi
Last recorded24,731 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 260J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,629 miles

Even though the brakes met the MOT requirements I would recommend a rear brake strip down & check.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,433 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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GVO 260J is a 1998 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 GVO 260J, 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 28 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 GVO 260J?

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What year was GVO 260J registered?

GVO 260J is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is GVO 260J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 260J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVO 260J have outstanding finance?

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