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EHS 43B

2002 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,729 mi
Last recorded7,729 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG B49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 43B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 7,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 7,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 7,035 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 6,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,195 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 3,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 2,167 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 2,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EHS 43B is a 2002 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 EHS 43B, 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 24 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 EHS 43B registered?

EHS 43B is a 2002 MG B, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is EHS 43B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 43B shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EHS 43B have outstanding finance?

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