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KBY 248C

2002 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,523 mi
Last recorded56,523 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Mgb11,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 248C
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,523 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer has a slight blow, corroded.

Pass 11 May 2017 56,069 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Small hole in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 May 2016 56,059 miles

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

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust silencer has a small hole.

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 17 May 2016 56,059 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust silencer has a small hole.

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 May 2015 55,880 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount damaged

Fail 6 May 2015 55,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 55,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,817 miles

all four tyres perrishing on inside walls

Fail 8 May 2012 54,815 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all four tyres perrishing on inside walls

Pass 18 May 2011 54,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,029 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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KBY 248C is a 2002 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,124 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 KBY 248C, 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 24 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KBY 248C registered?

KBY 248C is a 2002 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is KBY 248C safe to buy?

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