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EAW 768L

1999 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,818 mi
Last recorded42,818 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 768L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 40,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,751 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet catch requires adjustment

slight play in front king pins

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,367 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,367 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under vehicle parts greased

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,116 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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EAW 768L is a 1999 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAW 768L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAW 768L registered?

EAW 768L is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is EAW 768L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 768L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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