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OUK 307E

1990 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,940 mi
Last recorded8,940 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1990 MG B42,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 307E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 8,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 6,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 5,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,544 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 3,541 miles

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 2,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 665 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 656 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 60 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,881 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 24,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 24,881 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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OUK 307E is a 1990 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 42,103 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 OUK 307E, 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 36 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUK 307E registered?

OUK 307E is a 1990 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is OUK 307E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 307E shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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