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VBY 905L

2000 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,829 mi
Last recorded7,829 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 MG B54,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 905L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 7,829 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 7,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 5,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 4,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 4,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,597 miles

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

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

both side rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 3,597 miles

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

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

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

both side rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,075 miles

rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 15 Apr 2014 3,075 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 3,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 3,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 2,927 miles

Head gasket leaking

Rear tyres perishing

Slight lift in both king pins

Fail 22 Apr 2009 2,927 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Head gasket leaking

Rear tyres perishing

Slight lift in both king pins

Pass 25 Mar 2008 2,846 miles

Slight free play in steering column/shaft.

Slight play offside and nearside lower trunion joints/pins.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 2,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight free play in steering column/shaft.

Slight play offside and nearside lower trunion joints/pins.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,780 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 2,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 2,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight lift in both front king pins.

Slight play in offside inner rack joint/bush.

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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VBY 905L is a 2000 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,345 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 VBY 905L, 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 26 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 905L registered?

VBY 905L is a 2000 MG B, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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