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AFG 409S

1997 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 409S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Outer sill/floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer lower wing corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2017 97,196 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Outer sill/floor corroded

Offside Rear Outer lower wing corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,674 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 93,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 92,771 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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AFG 409S is a 1997 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AFG 409S, 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.

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What year was AFG 409S registered?

AFG 409S is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is AFG 409S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 409S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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