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YYY 366M

1997 MG B

Orange Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,913 mi
Last recorded43,913 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 366M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,885 miles

both wipers deteriorated

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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YYY 366M is a 1997 MG B in Orange with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYY 366M, 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 YYY 366M registered?

YYY 366M is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is YYY 366M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYY 366M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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