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ORH 806P

2003 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1327cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,339 mi
Last recorded12,339 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 806P
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,327cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 12,339 miles

Front slight play in trunions- recommend grease

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 3,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front slight play in trunions- recommend grease

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 11,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 10,709 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 10,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 9,660 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake lower effort measured than expected, may require attention

Oil leak from nose of differential

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

Slight oil weepage started on nearside rear axle halfshaft seal - requires investigation

Fail 6 May 2014 9,660 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake lower effort measured than expected, may require attention

Oil leak from nose of differential

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

Slight oil weepage started on nearside rear axle halfshaft seal - requires investigation

Pass 15 May 2013 8,267 miles

Centre rear exhaust u-bolt clamp corroded and on point of failure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,739 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,883 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

co and hc emissions only just passed

Fail 29 Mar 2011 6,879 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,498 miles

both front wipers split

full beam tell tail light inop

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 3,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 1,104 miles

almost no reserve travel to handbrake lever

both headlamp aim adequate

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,497 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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ORH 806P is a 2003 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,327cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORH 806P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 23 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ORH 806P is a 2003 MG B Roadster, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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