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MHW 36P

2010 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

39,408 mi
Last recorded39,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 36P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower king pin quite badly worn

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r sill and n/s/r spring areas all corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2024 39,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower king pin quite badly worn

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r sill and n/s/r spring areas all corroding

Pass 10 May 2018 38,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front king pin some wear

Offside Front Upper under wing holed and corroded outside prescribed area ?

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 38,068 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front king pin some wear

Offside Front Upper under wing holed and corroded outside prescribed area ?

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both king pins and trunions some wear

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

windscreen marked

Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both king pins and trunions some wear

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,319 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,319 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both king pins quiet a lot of weaR

windscreen marked

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,654 miles

Both kin pins have some play

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play at steering wheel

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front chassis,front subframe and centre crossbeam all corroding

n/s/f kingpin some wear

Fail 12 Jul 2013 33,449 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front chassis,front subframe and centre crossbeam all corroding

n/s/f kingpin some wear

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,404 miles

front chassis,all brake pipes,front chassis,under ront wings,front subframe and centre crossbeam all corroding

n/s/f trunion wear on limit

Fail 6 Aug 2012 32,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front chassis,all brake pipes,front chassis,under ront wings,front subframe and centre crossbeam all corroding

n/s/f trunion wear on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,024 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,940 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 25,513 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight lift & play in n/s king pin / o/s/r leaf spring front eye bush worn

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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MHW 36P is a 2010 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MHW 36P, 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 16 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MHW 36P is a 2010 MG B, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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