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ERC 688T

1996 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgb47,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 688T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 82,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,272 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 75,345 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,034 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 75,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 74,933 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

excive corrosion on n/s/f, o/s/f ,n/s/r,o/s/r wings lower

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

fog light switch fitted but no fog lamp

off side brake pipe clamp braken

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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ERC 688T is a 1996 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 47,040 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 ERC 688T, 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 30 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERC 688T?

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What year was ERC 688T registered?

ERC 688T is a 1996 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is ERC 688T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 688T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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