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KCR 24L

1991 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 MG Mgb10,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 24L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,523 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arm bushes worn on N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 76,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arm bushes worn on N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,323 miles

Offside Front Inner sill excessive corroded

brake pipe sightly corroded master cylinder area

chassis slightly corroded under car

engine/gearbox oil slightly leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,832 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 2,5mm

Offside Front inner sill excessive corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear chassis slightly rusty under car

Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 2,5mm

Offside Front inner sill excessive corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear chassis slightly rusty under car

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,527 miles

Excessive corrosion nearside and offside front inner sill

Excessive corrosion nearside door shut

Excessive corrosion offside bulkhead

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,823 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

minor exhaust leaks at various joints

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

minor exhaust leaks at various joints

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,333 miles

NSR (rear) shackle bush worn

NSR boot floor (far rear corner) corroded/holed

OS seat belt twisted

Slight shocker leak OSF?

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust blowing from centre/down pipe section

NSR (rear) shackle bush worn

NSR boot floor (far rear corner) corroded/holed

OS seat belt twisted

OSF tyre worn excessively inner edge

Slight shocker leak OSF?

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,876 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear diff noisey

verious oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,876 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre pressure low

rear diff noisey

verious oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,797 miles

centre exhaust repair slightly leaking and deteriorated

nearside and offside rear hub seals starting to leak

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

centre exhaust repair slightly leaking and deteriorated

corrosion offside inner front sill and nearside floor

nearside and offside rear hub seals starting to leak

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front tyre inner edge worn

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,586 miles

handbrake operation stiff

nearside rear hub seal starting to leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,586 miles

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

handbrake operation stiff

nearside rear hub seal starting to leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,748 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both rear hub seals starting to weep

offside outer sill very rusty and holed outside of prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,504 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 68,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,179 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,197 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Engine oil level low.

N/S/R Halfshaft oil leak at drum.

Slight O/S/F Shocker leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,064 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KCR 24L is a 1991 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1991 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,863 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 KCR 24L, 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 35 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KCR 24L is a 1991 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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