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NPW 842V

1996 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 842V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 94,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,352 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 93,368 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2008 92,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,762 miles

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,955 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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NPW 842V is a 1996 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NPW 842V, 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 NPW 842V registered?

NPW 842V is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is NPW 842V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPW 842V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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