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JAT 206L

1993 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,172 mi
Last recorded2,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG B42,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 206L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 2,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 2,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 1,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 1,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

rear axle n/s check strap deteriorated/frayed and o/s check strap broken

Fail 7 Mar 2018 1,402 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short main live cable at rear where joined (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported main cable at rear (1.9.2a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam not working when swichted to dipped (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre and n/s blade rubbers deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

headlight aims not tested

rear axle n/s check strap deteriorated/frayed and o/s check strap broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 1,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear suspension check strap broken

Pass 21 Dec 2012 996 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r suspention check strap snapped

Fail 13 Dec 2012 992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r suspention check strap snapped

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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JAT 206L is a 1993 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,808 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 JAT 206L, 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 33 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAT 206L registered?

JAT 206L is a 1993 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1993.

Is JAT 206L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAT 206L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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