MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of AFG 409S?
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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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