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MGB 700L

2000 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 MG B54,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 700L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 90,119 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,092 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,640 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,523 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2006 86,876 miles

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside castle section corroded

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 700L is a 2000 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,345 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 MGB 700L, 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 26 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 700L registered?

MGB 700L is a 2000 MG B, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is MGB 700L safe to buy?

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