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MGB 144V

1996 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,137 mi
Last recorded4,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 144V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 4,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 3,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 3,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 3,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 2,719 miles

Offside rear handbrake weak

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 2,480 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2013 2,168 miles

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Aug 2012 1,976 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 1,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 1,799 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 1,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 1,493 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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MGB 144V is a 1996 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MGB 144V, 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

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What year was MGB 144V registered?

MGB 144V is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is MGB 144V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 144V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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