MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear both service and handbrake efforts are slightly down
both front king pins have slight play
both rear axle outer oil seals are leaking oil
indicator/wiper switches are loose
rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
washer jets have poor pressure
water pump is noisy
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear both service and handbrake efforts are slightly down
both front king pins have slight play
both rear axle outer oil seals are leaking oil
indicator/wiper switches are loose
rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
washer jets have poor pressure
water pump is noisy
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
n/s/f upper kingpin bush has slight play
n/s/r handbrake is slightly down on effort
o/s/f lower kingpin bush has slight play
o/s/r and n/s/r outer axle seals are leaking
o/s/r brake is binding slightly
rear gearbox seal is leaking slightly
Advise : gearbox/overdrive has slight oil leak
Advise: both sides rear axle hub seals have slight leaks
Advise: indicator/wiper switches loose
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise : gearbox/overdrive has slight oil leak
Advise: both sides rear axle hub seals have slight leaks
Advise: indicator/wiper switches loose
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PNU 729W is a 1997 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 PNU 729W, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was PNU 729W registered?
PNU 729W is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is PNU 729W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PNU 729W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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