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C624 MGB

1985 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,153 mi
Last recorded106,153 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC624 MGB
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 106,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

brake pedal feels a bit spongy advise - requires further investigation

door sill covers fitted at time of test

nearside front jacking point poorly repaired

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perrished close to excessive

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front jacking point poorly repaired

offside front tyre inner side wall perrished close to excessive

offside front wing slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 104,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,059 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the BMW 628?

Based on 1,371 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
628
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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C624 MGB is a 1985 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,061 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 BMW 628 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C624 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 628 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C624 MGB registered?

C624 MGB is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 25 October 1985.

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