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MRD 708J

1999 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,719 mi
Last recorded29,719 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 708J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,719 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 29,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 28,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,278 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r of sill has slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear o/s/r of sill has slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2020 26,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 26,130 miles

some corrosion in near side/off side outer sill panels

Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,470 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 24,878 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,913 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,271 miles

vehicle has small oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,230 miles

offside front tyre is perishing on the inner side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2007 10,277 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 10,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,061 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

hand comes up alongway but not to the end of its travel

Pass 14 Jul 2005 7,773 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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MRD 708J is a 1999 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MRD 708J, 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 MRD 708J?

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What year was MRD 708J registered?

MRD 708J is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is MRD 708J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 708J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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