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PHU 677R

2001 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,748 mi
Last recorded16,748 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 MG B19,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 677R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2024 16,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

N/S & O/S Steering rack boots starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 3,310 miles

Slight bind,N/S Rear brake

Slight bind,N/S Rear brake

Pass 19 May 2016 2,927 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 2,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 2,500 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 2,500 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 1,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 573 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 99,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft front joint seriously worn

Pass 21 May 2011 98,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 96,883 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 95,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 95,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 94,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 93,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 90,635 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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PHU 677R is a 2001 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 19,630 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 PHU 677R, 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 25 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHU 677R registered?

PHU 677R is a 2001 MG B, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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