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GHE 296D

1996 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,859 mi
Last recorded22,859 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgb47,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 296D
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise back box slightly corroded on seam and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

advise boot full at time of test

advise both wipers smearing and arms very weak

advise car covered in underseal under car making corrosion assessment hard to do

advise evidence of oil leak at o/s/r backplate maybe diff seal or gasket may or may not be contaminating shoes ?

advise front and rear brakes imbalanced on initial application.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 22,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise back box slightly corroded on seam and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking advise slight leak from exit of new fuel pump at banjo union. tightened and appears ok. advise to recheck as hose looks perished (7.2.3)

advise boot full at time of test

advise both wipers smearing and arms very weak

advise car covered in underseal under car making corrosion assessment hard to do

advise evidence of oil leak at o/s/r backplate maybe diff seal or gasket may or may not be contaminating shoes ?

advise front and rear brakes imbalanced on initial application.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 22,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 22,356 miles

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

car fresh under sealed

previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 30 May 2015 22,356 miles

car fresh under sealed

previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 2 May 2014 21,664 miles

chassis rusty in places and previous welding repairs have been carried out

wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,627 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

wipers smearing screen

chassis rusty in places and previous welding repairs have been carried out

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,880 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 20,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever approaching travel limit.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,859 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak at rear axel

under floors chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,rear springs and mountains,inner and outer sills,outriggers starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2008 20,859 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak at rear axel

under floors chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,rear springs and mountains,inner and outer sills,outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 20,543 miles

all steering and suspension need greesing †

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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GHE 296D is a 1996 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GHE 296D, 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.

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What year was GHE 296D registered?

GHE 296D is a 1996 MG Mgb, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is GHE 296D safe to buy?

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