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OBP 228J

1988 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,374 mi
Last recorded10,374 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 MG B69,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 228J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 10,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 9,276 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OBP 228J is a 1988 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,398 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 OBP 228J, 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 38 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBP 228J registered?

OBP 228J is a 1988 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is OBP 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 228J shows 4 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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