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XJB 802L

1997 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,106 mi
Last recorded37,106 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 802L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 36,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,641 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,661 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,752 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,740 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front steering ball joint dust cover split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,128 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,264 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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XJB 802L is a 1997 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 XJB 802L, 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 29 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 XJB 802L registered?

XJB 802L is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is XJB 802L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 802L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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