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ERC 558T

1993 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,933 mi
Last recorded15,933 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 MG B42,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 558T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 15,933 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,928 miles

c/a on floor corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2014 15,928 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

c/a on floor corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2012 15,917 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,835 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,835 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front inner wing in an advance state of corrision

Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,564 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished, not excessive.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

some noise from offside front wheel bearing, not excessive at time of test.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 15,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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ERC 558T is a 1993 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,808 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 ERC 558T, 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 33 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERC 558T registered?

ERC 558T is a 1993 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is ERC 558T safe to buy?

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