MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rubber packer missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
hand brake cable support bracket deteriorated
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front to rear brake pipe rusting
fuel tank rusting
nearside front brake pipe rusting
offside front bump stop splitting from bonding
rear brakes out of balance
wear in steering rack
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front to rear brake pipe rusting
fuel tank rusting
nearside front brake pipe rusting
offside front bump stop splitting from bonding
rear brakes out of balance
wear in steering rack
How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFP 997T is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1978 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 42,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFP 997T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BFP 997T registered?
BFP 997T is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 11 December 1978.
Is BFP 997T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFP 997T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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