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BRP 733B

1997 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,105 mi
Last recorded60,105 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 733B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,239 miles

head light intencity diminished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,663 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 52,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,038 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,752 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,342 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,769 miles

imbalance to rear brakes

offside rear hub seal leaking

slight play to front hubs

Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,164 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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BRP 733B is a 1997 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BRP 733B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRP 733B?

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What year was BRP 733B registered?

BRP 733B is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is BRP 733B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 733B shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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