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KRX 562H

1998 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 562H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 54,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 34,505 miles

Exhaust tail pipe supported with wire.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 34,505 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust tail pipe supported with wire.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,509 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 31 May 2013 28,731 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 May 2013 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,217 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batterys insecure

slight lift offside top trunion

Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,211 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batterys insecure

slight lift offside top trunion

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,149 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 26,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KRX 562H is a 1998 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 KRX 562H, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KRX 562H registered?

KRX 562H is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is KRX 562H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRX 562H shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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