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A18 MGB

1998 MG Roadster

Bronze Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,720 mi
Last recorded13,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MGB
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,720 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 12,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,781 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 10,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 10,157 miles

o/s/f wishbone inner bushes have slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 9,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,091 miles

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 9,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,772 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 7,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

ALL TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING TO OUTER SHOULDERS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,441 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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A18 MGB is a 1998 MG Roadster in Bronze with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 MGB registered?

A18 MGB is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is A18 MGB safe to buy?

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