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OBV 647H

1996 MG B

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,012 mi
Last recorded20,012 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 647H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 19,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 19,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washer pump insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,965 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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OBV 647H is a 1996 MG B in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBV 647H, 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.

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What year was OBV 647H registered?

OBV 647H is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is OBV 647H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 647H shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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