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831 PMJ

1999 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

12,338 mi
Last recorded12,338 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 PMJ
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 12,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 12,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 11,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 11,999 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 11,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 11,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 11,178 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 10,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,176 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,452 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,458 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 6,457 miles

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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831 PMJ is a 1999 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 831 PMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 831 PMJ registered?

831 PMJ is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is 831 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 831 PMJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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