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JJN 541D

1996 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,301 mi
Last recorded45,301 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 541D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 45,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 43,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,608 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 333,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,419 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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JJN 541D is a 1996 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JJN 541D, 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

How do I check the history of JJN 541D?

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What year was JJN 541D registered?

JJN 541D is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is JJN 541D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJN 541D shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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