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ORC 524P

1996 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,789 mi
Last recorded55,789 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 524P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 55,683 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,382 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,382 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,630 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,141 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 53,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,757 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 49,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,415 miles

offside rear axle strap split

Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,752 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,239 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,486 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,486 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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