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EOH 123C

1997 MG B

Green Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,295 mi
Last recorded29,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOH 123C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,640 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 23,640 miles

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

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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EOH 123C is a 1997 MG B in Green with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOH 123C, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EOH 123C registered?

EOH 123C is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is EOH 123C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOH 123C shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EOH 123C have outstanding finance?

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