MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside coated in underseal
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underside coated in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESR 74V is a 1999 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1999 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 20,183 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 ESR 74V, 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 27 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was ESR 74V registered?
ESR 74V is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1999.
Is ESR 74V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESR 74V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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