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EGU 986D

1966 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1966 MG Mgb33,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 986D
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,044 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

offside door mirror slightly loose

oil seapage around offside rear shockabsorber/damper but damper seals okay

slight play in nearside front seat

slight play in offside front seat

fuel tank excessively corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

offside door mirror slightly loose

oil seapage around offside rear shockabsorber/damper but damper seals okay

slight play in nearside front seat

slight play in offside front seat

fuel tank excessively corroded and smell of fuel but no signs of leak

Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,169 miles

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

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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EGU 986D is a 1966 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 33,714 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 EGU 986D, 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 60 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGU 986D registered?

EGU 986D is a 1966 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1966.

Is EGU 986D safe to buy?

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