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NFW 964F

1998 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgb33,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFW 964F
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,302 miles

low reverse travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,365 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,638 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 45,638 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,605 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,064 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,064 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 73,548 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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NFW 964F is a 1998 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 33,350 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 NFW 964F, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NFW 964F registered?

NFW 964F is a 1998 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is NFW 964F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFW 964F shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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