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GEY 398E

2004 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,524 mi
Last recorded2,524 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG B26,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEY 398E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 2,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 2,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,695 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 1,692 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 819 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 10 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 4 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 8,051 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 8,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service 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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GEY 398E is a 2004 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,354 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 GEY 398E, 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 22 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEY 398E registered?

GEY 398E is a 2004 MG B, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is GEY 398E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEY 398E shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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