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88 MAT

1999 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,917 mi
Last recorded13,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 MAT
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 13,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,699 miles

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,879 miles

All four tyres perrishing/cracking

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,486 miles

All four tyres perrishing/cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2014 11,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All four tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres begining to perrish

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 7,360 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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88 MAT is a 1999 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 88 MAT, 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 88 MAT registered?

88 MAT is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is 88 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 MAT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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