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MKH 43E

1988 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1988 MG B69,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 43E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 75,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,924 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,111 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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MKH 43E is a 1988 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKH 43E, 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 38 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKH 43E?

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What year was MKH 43E registered?

MKH 43E is a 1988 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is MKH 43E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKH 43E shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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