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OLW 820P

1994 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

7,681 mi
Last recorded7,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 MG B29,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 820P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 7,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cracks in tread pattern

Offside Front tyre small cracks in tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre small cracks in tread pattern

Pass 20 Dec 2016 7,121 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 7,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 6,978 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 6,978 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 6,958 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 6,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 6,932 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 6,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 6,893 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 6,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 6,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,349 miles

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

offside front slight play from top joint

Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,099 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 6,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 5,790 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play/wear in off side of steering rack

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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OLW 820P is a 1994 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,517 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLW 820P, 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 32 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 OLW 820P registered?

OLW 820P is a 1994 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is OLW 820P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 820P shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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