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KBV 234S

1996 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,873 mi
Last recorded23,873 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 234S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,873 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 23,873 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,866 miles

Centre exhaust rubber worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,858 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,852 miles

hand brake cable strap broken at axle

hand brake high

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,507 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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KBV 234S is a 1996 MG B in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBV 234S, 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.

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What year was KBV 234S registered?

KBV 234S is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is KBV 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBV 234S 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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