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MTH 377P

1999 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,532 mi
Last recorded16,532 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 MG B20,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTH 377P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 16,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s handbrake low effort

o/s outer sill in a rusty condition

Pass 24 May 2016 15,771 miles

long travel on handbrake

o/s handbrake slight low effort

slight fluctuating on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on rear brakes

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 24 May 2016 15,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long travel on handbrake

o/s handbrake slight low effort

slight fluctuating on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on rear brakes

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2015 15,279 miles

o/s/r brake fluctuating

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 14,752 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2013 14,198 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 14,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,810 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

overheating

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2012 13,810 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

overheating

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2011 13,438 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 14 May 2010 12,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear springs rusty

washers weak

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 12,813 miles

rear springs rusty

washers weak

Pass 13 May 2009 12,215 miles

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2008 11,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 11,047 miles

Oil leak

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 1 May 2007 11,040 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,265 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate in a poor condition.

o/s wiper blade in a poor condition.

oil leak

washers weak

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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MTH 377P is a 1999 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MTH 377P, 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 MTH 377P registered?

MTH 377P is a 1999 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is MTH 377P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTH 377P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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