MOT Status
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62,049 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear suspension rebound strap cracking
both rear leaf springs corroded
oil leak on engine and gearbox
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Reversing lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brakes require checking.
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
n/s rear sill panel started to rust.
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EGH 459X is a 1982 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 EGH 459X, 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 44 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EGH 459X registered?
EGH 459X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1982.
Is EGH 459X safe to buy?
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