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OVT 403P

1996 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,513 mi
Last recorded48,513 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 403P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,280 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,993 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,971 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,454 miles

Bad oil leak from overdrive unit

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Bad oil leak from overdrive unit

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,002 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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OVT 403P is a 1996 MG B in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVT 403P, 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 OVT 403P registered?

OVT 403P is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is OVT 403P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 403P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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