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VUG 183R

2000 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,131 mi
Last recorded71,131 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 MG B54,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 183R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,131 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,036 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 69,120 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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VUG 183R is a 2000 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VUG 183R, 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 VUG 183R registered?

VUG 183R is a 2000 MG B, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is VUG 183R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 183R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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