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ECD 386C

1995 MG B

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 MG B32,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 386C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,731 miles

battery tray corroded/broken

Fail 27 Feb 2017 63,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose all spokes very loose/worn (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

battery tray corroded/broken

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,080 miles

front wear edges

n/s/f tyre cracks in road face

Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front wear edges

n/s/f tyre cracks in road face

wires connected to o/s/r spring

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 60,200 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,185 miles

front seat backs dont secure play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front seat backs dont secure play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,861 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside front lower king pin clamp

offside rack boot perished requires replacement

rear flexi brake hose perished requires replacement

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,908 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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ECD 386C is a 1995 MG B in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 32,113 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 ECD 386C, 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 31 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ECD 386C registered?

ECD 386C is a 1995 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is ECD 386C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 386C shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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