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EKH 224J

1999 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,955 mi
Last recorded61,955 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 224J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,955 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

rust starting in osr inner wing behind wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,940 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

rust starting in osr inner wing behind wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,930 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,866 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear rubber axel strap perrished

slight play in nearside front upper trunion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear rubber axel strap perrished

slight play in nearside front upper trunion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,812 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

upper steering column bush has relative movement

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,786 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

neaarside headlamp lense loose

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,772 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,750 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 61,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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EKH 224J is a 1999 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 224J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 27 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EKH 224J is a 1999 MG B Roadster, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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