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FKJ 198C

2003 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,893 mi
Last recorded22,893 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 198C
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play play in arm bush (2.5.A.3b)

body has slight corrosion

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Aug 2016 22,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play play in arm bush (2.5.A.3b)

body has slight corrosion

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play play in arm bush (2.5.A.3b)

nearside body sill corroded at rear

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,654 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

handbrake travel high

small hole in o/s/f outer floor

wipers park operation

Fail 8 Jul 2011 21,654 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil level on minimum

handbrake travel high

small hole in o/s/f outer floor

wipers park operation

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,708 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 20,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,149 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,774 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 19,770 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre badly perished

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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FKJ 198C is a 2003 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKJ 198C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 23 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FKJ 198C is a 2003 MG B GT, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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