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B1 MGH

1990 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

9,295 mi
Last recorded9,295 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MGH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 9,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 8,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 7,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 5,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 4,502 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 4,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 3,180 miles

steering rack rubber mounts have slight movement

Fail 26 Oct 2020 3,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11.10% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm/tie bar - marked in yellow - nut not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering rack rubber mounts have slight movement

Pass 1 Apr 2019 1,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,886 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 97,886 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,532 miles

Offside Front brake hose close to steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,082 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,394 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 85,594 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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B1 MGH is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 MGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B1 MGH registered?

B1 MGH is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is B1 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 MGH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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