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WOT 497H

2001 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,937 mi
Last recorded7,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG B19,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOT 497H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 7,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 7,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 7,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 6,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 6,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 6,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 6,196 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 6,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,882 miles

windscreen wiper does not 'park'

Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,743 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 5,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,558 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 5,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,451 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,253 miles

handbrake long

Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,165 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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WOT 497H is a 2001 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 19,630 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 WOT 497H, 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 25 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WOT 497H registered?

WOT 497H is a 2001 MG B, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is WOT 497H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOT 497H shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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