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WGT 189R

1996 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,161 mi
Last recorded22,161 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 189R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 22,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 22,154 miles

Both rear leaf spring rubber straps slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 22,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 22,123 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2014 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 21,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 21,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012
Pass 19 May 2011 21,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 21,231 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 20,960 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 20,958 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2009 20,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,493 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2008 20,493 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 20,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,516 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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WGT 189R is a 1996 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 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 WGT 189R, 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.

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What year was WGT 189R registered?

WGT 189R is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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