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MGN 155P

1975 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,229 mi
Last recorded39,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B Roadster24,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGN 155P
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the bonnet around brake master cylinder (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the inner side (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from gearbox & rear axle ()

both front tyres cracking on side wall and tread

Fail 20 Jul 2017 39,216 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion under the bonnet around brake master cylinder (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the inner side (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from gearbox & rear axle ()

both front tyres cracking on side wall and tread

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,185 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

nsf/osf tyres splitting/aged[DOT 045<-]***165/80R14-85T***

Fail 23 Jul 2016 39,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

nsf/osf tyres splitting/aged[DOT 045<-]***165/80R14-85T***

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,616 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 38,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2013 38,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

*** offside front floor pan corroded ***

nearside front king pin slight play

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2010 38,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 38,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,510 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,407 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 38,407 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

oil from diff

Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,346 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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MGN 155P is a 1975 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1975 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 24,622 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 B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGN 155P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGN 155P registered?

MGN 155P is a 1975 MG B Roadster, first registered on 29 September 1975.

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