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RRN 486K

1995 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,350 mi
Last recorded31,350 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 MG B32,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 486K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,329 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor/ inner wing holed outwith prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

oil leaks

underside,suspension and brake components coated in heavy underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 29,831 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,174 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,156 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,159 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,156 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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RRN 486K is a 1995 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 32,113 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 RRN 486K, 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 31 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 RRN 486K registered?

RRN 486K is a 1995 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is RRN 486K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRN 486K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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