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MMM 899W

1981 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMM 899W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 86,610 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,539 miles

front brake discs rotating wrong direction

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 86,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front track rod end gaitor is split.

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

petrol pipes under bonnet starting to perish.

propshaft at gearbox end has got slight play.

slight play to o/s of steering rack.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s fog lamp flickers when tapped

o/s front track rod end gaitor is split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

petrol pipes under bonnet are starting to perish

propshaft at gearbox end has got slight play

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,040 miles

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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MMM 899W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMM 899W, 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 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MMM 899W registered?

MMM 899W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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