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VAG 382R

1996 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,570 mi
Last recorded4,570 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 382R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 4,292 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 4,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 3,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 3,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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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VAG 382R is a 1996 MG B in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAG 382R, 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 VAG 382R registered?

VAG 382R is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is VAG 382R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAG 382R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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