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9521 MG

2002 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

6,758 mi
Last recorded6,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Mgb11,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9521 MG
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 6,758 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 6,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,503 miles

oil leak on filter housing

Pass 18 May 2016 6,449 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 6,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,119 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot wont latch

Fail 7 Aug 2014 6,118 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot wont latch

Pass 31 Jul 2013 5,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 5,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,983 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in both sides trunions

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Very slight play in upper steering column

Fail 27 Jun 2009 3,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in both sides trunions

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Very slight play in upper steering column

Fail 23 Jun 2008 3,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake discs showing slight destortion

o/s rear suspension check strap cracking

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs showing slight destortion

o/s rear suspension check strap cracking

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,622 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 3,594 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes showing slight distortion

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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9521 MG is a 2002 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,124 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9521 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 24 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 9521 MG registered?

9521 MG is a 2002 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is 9521 MG safe to buy?

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