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CFE 787S

1990 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

2,975 mi
Last recorded2,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 MG Mgb22,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 787S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 2,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 2,975 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 May 2018 2,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 May 2017 2,975 miles

near side front lower trunion seized

offside front outer box section corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 2,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 2,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 2,979 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,975 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f floorpan and n/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 12 Sep 2013 2,975 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f floorpan and n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Sep 2012 2,975 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls,perrishing,165/80/14

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some outer body panels,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle,rust corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2012 2,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls,perrishing,165/80/14

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some outer body panels,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle,rust corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 2,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Some front & all rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Somebody panels,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle,rust corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2011 2,975 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Some front & all rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Somebody panels,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle,rust corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2010 1,556 miles

N.S.Front lower suspension arm front bolted plate looks like it isn't boltled up flat?

N.S/O.S. Rear springs look dry.

O.S.Rear outer sill starting to corrode.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,016 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,629 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 89,520 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,520 miles

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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CFE 787S is a 1990 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1990 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 22,322 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 CFE 787S, 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 36 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CFE 787S registered?

CFE 787S is a 1990 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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