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PFJ 24G

2002 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,514 mi
Last recorded24,514 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 MG B49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 24G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 24,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,447 miles

nearside rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,419 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 24,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 23,454 miles

both front suspension lower trunion bushes deteriorated

offside rear inner wheelarch has slight corrosion

Fail 12 May 2015 23,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension lower trunion bushes deteriorated

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,522 miles

both front suspension lower trunnion rubbers deteriorated

offside rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,646 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 19,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 15,690 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 1,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,847 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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PFJ 24G is a 2002 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 PFJ 24G, 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 24 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PFJ 24G registered?

PFJ 24G is a 2002 MG B, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is PFJ 24G safe to buy?

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