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ESR 74V

1999 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESR 74V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside coated in underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,846 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,828 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 May 2013 89,899 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,895 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,139 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,136 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESR 74V?

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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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