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WHJ 547M

2003 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,550 mi
Last recorded3,550 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG B23,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 547M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 3,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 2,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 2,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 2,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 1,452 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 10,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2011 10,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

no rear fog light as pre 1980

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gear box tail shaft oil seal leaking

n/s rear hub oil seal weeping

Fail 29 Aug 2008 5,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gear box tail shaft oil seal leaking

n/s rear hub oil seal weeping

Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,025 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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WHJ 547M is a 2003 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,170 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 WHJ 547M, 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 23 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WHJ 547M registered?

WHJ 547M is a 2003 MG B, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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