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352 FWB

1999 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,464 mi
Last recorded7,464 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration352 FWB
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 7,464 miles

all four tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2016 7,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at joint (7.1.2)

all four tyre valves cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2016 7,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at joint (7.1.2)

all four tyre valves cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,876 miles

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 6,876 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,447 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to brake servo

corrosion underside of car in places

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil around rear axle hubs

Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,815 miles

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

all tyre valves perished

fuel cap seal cracking

parking brake cable holder broken but cable still supported

reverse light on

slight misting of fluid on rear back plates

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 4,550 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,011 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 4,010 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 3,382 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 3,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 1,621 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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352 FWB is a 1999 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 20,183 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 352 FWB, 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 27 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 352 FWB registered?

352 FWB is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is 352 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 352 FWB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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