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YDX 143G

1998 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,032 mi
Last recorded3,032 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDX 143G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 3,032 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 2,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 2,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 2,901 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 2,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 2,844 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 2,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 2,773 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 2,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 2,662 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 2,662 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 2,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 2,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 2,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 2,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 2,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,069 miles

pedal clamps fitted but are secure

tyres starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

under vehicle coated with under seal including brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,843 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

water pipes and vacume pipes starting to deteriate.Will need replacing soon

Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,681 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Check soon replace when needed

pedal exstentions fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2007 1,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Check soon replace when needed

pedal exstentions fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 1,527 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 1,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

pedal extentions fitted but are secure at time of test

wishbone bushes worn but not yet to excess

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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YDX 143G is a 1998 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 YDX 143G, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YDX 143G?

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What year was YDX 143G registered?

YDX 143G is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is YDX 143G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDX 143G shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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