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OFL 176J

2000 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,003 mi
Last recorded28,003 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 MG B54,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 176J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,735 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 27,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,699 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

sill panels weak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2014 27,699 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

sill panels weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,699 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

sill panels weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system weak

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

play in steering rack

sill panels weak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

play in steering rack

sill panels weak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

play in steering rack

sill panels weak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

sill panels weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,699 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,699 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,699 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

sill panels weak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,699 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

sill panels weak

Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,699 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill panels weak

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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OFL 176J is a 2000 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OFL 176J, 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.

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What year was OFL 176J registered?

OFL 176J is a 2000 MG B, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is OFL 176J safe to buy?

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