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PKH 178F

1999 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,965 mi
Last recorded16,965 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 MG B GT47,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKH 178F
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,965 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 16,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 16,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 14,627 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 11,520 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2007 10,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,170 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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PKH 178F is a 1999 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,739 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKH 178F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 27 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKH 178F registered?

PKH 178F is a 1999 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is PKH 178F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKH 178F shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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