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ORH 587P

1991 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 MG B27,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 587P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 92,159 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 3 May 2017 92,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,147 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

offside rear registration lamp has a bulb out

windsreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

offside rear registration lamp has a bulb out

windsreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,477 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,785 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front king pin slieght play

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,741 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,544 miles

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

o/s & n/s front kingpins slieght play

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 74,215 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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ORH 587P is a 1991 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 27,988 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 ORH 587P, 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 35 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 ORH 587P registered?

ORH 587P is a 1991 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is ORH 587P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORH 587P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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