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VMR 228M

1995 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,514 mi
Last recorded43,514 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1995 MG B32,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 228M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 43,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,708 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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VMR 228M is a 1995 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMR 228M, 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

How do I check the history of VMR 228M?

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What year was VMR 228M registered?

VMR 228M is a 1995 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is VMR 228M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMR 228M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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