MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,789 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
rear exhaust mounts poor
Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
both rear axle straps poor
rear exhaust mounts poor
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)
inner rack joints have slight play
offside rear axle strap perished
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear axle strap perrished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear axle strap perrished
offside rear axle strap split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside rear axle strap split
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s steering arm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s steering arm
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ORC 524P is a 1996 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 ORC 524P, 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 ORC 524P registered?
ORC 524P is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1996.
Is ORC 524P safe to buy?
The MOT history for ORC 524P shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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