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HGU 907J

1999 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 907J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement due to oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 95,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement due to oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,333 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,241 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,732 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak on engine

slight perishing in all tyres

Fail 6 May 2011 86,732 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak on engine

slight perishing in all tyres

Pass 20 May 2010 84,637 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 84,637 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 82,443 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,573 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 13,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog light not working (Not needed due to age of velicle)

Signs of corrision to both sill panels

Slight play in both front king pins(upper and lower)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,313 miles

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

Rear fog light not working (Not needed due to age of velicle)

Signs of corrision to both sill panels

Slight play in both front king pins(upper and lower)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 13,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake mechanism rubs on tank

unable to open bonnet via correct means (cable broken)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 8,540 miles

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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HGU 907J is a 1999 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HGU 907J, 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

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What year was HGU 907J registered?

HGU 907J is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is HGU 907J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 907J shows 22 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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