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CAU 242H

1998 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,874 mi
Last recorded12,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgb33,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 242H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 12,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 12,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 12,171 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 11,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 9,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,583 miles

CRACKING IN ALL 4 TYRE TREADS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 4,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen washers

Pass 26 Jan 2006 4,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen washers

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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CAU 242H is a 1998 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 33,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAU 242H, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAU 242H registered?

CAU 242H is a 1998 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is CAU 242H safe to buy?

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