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WRV 271K

2001 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

873 mi
Last recorded873 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG B19,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 271K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,749 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,745 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,846 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 92,332 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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WRV 271K is a 2001 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WRV 271K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRV 271K registered?

WRV 271K is a 2001 MG B, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is WRV 271K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 271K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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