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ESJ 405

1997 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,963 mi
Last recorded8,963 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 405
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 8,963 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 8,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 8,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,622 miles

some play in nearside king pin assembly

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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ESJ 405 is a 1997 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ESJ 405, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESJ 405?

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What year was ESJ 405 registered?

ESJ 405 is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is ESJ 405 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 405 shows 5 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 ESJ 405 have outstanding finance?

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