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EFW 723C

2001 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,181 mi
Last recorded40,181 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 MG B19,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 723C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,181 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,624 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,008 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,085 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen washers slow but working

Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen washers slow but working

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,263 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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EFW 723C is a 2001 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 19,630 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 EFW 723C, 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 25 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 EFW 723C?

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What year was EFW 723C registered?

EFW 723C is a 2001 MG B, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is EFW 723C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFW 723C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFW 723C have outstanding finance?

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