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WRL 823

1998 MG B

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,918 mi
Last recorded28,918 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRL 823
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 28,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 28,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,074 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,750 miles

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

nsf king pin has slight play

Pass 9 May 2008 17,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,340 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside front tyre slight cut innerside wall

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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WRL 823 is a 1998 MG B in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 WRL 823, 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 28 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 WRL 823?

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What year was WRL 823 registered?

WRL 823 is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is WRL 823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRL 823 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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