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PWP 129E

1993 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,206 mi
Last recorded48,206 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1993 MG B42,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 129E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 48,206 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 48,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,981 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 47,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 47,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 47,141 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

prs nsr shock absorber link now clonk has gone

Fail 5 Jun 2013 46,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

prs nsr shock absorber link now clonk has gone

Pass 16 May 2012 1,700 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 1,756 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 1,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 363 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PWP 129E is a 1993 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,808 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 PWP 129E, 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 33 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 PWP 129E registered?

PWP 129E is a 1993 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is PWP 129E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWP 129E shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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