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NWY 166V

1992 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

148,299 mi
Last recorded148,299 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1992 MG Mgb55,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 166V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 148,299 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

rear leaf spring mounts rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,625 miles

Nearside Front cracking

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

Nearside Rear spring hanger rusty

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,625 miles

Nearside Front cracking

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

Nearside Rear spring hanger rusty

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 May 2017 147,016 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch unable to check for corrosion due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 147,006 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front no high beam (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch unable to check for corrosion due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 146,371 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 146,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators

engine oil leak

slight fluctuation from front and rear brakes

slight wear in nearside upper steering trunion

Pass 15 May 2015 145,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 145,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2014 144,689 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 144,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2013 143,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 134,929 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 143,041 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 143,039 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 142,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 141,940 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 140,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 139,681 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 139,667 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2007 138,894 miles

as b 4

Fail 8 May 2007 138,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

vehichle generally corroded and ageing badly

Pass 17 May 2006 138,162 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 138,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

nearside sill corroded in a non prescribed area....nearside front corrosion under wing..dampness on neareside rear brake drum...vehicle generally corroded weakened

oil leak

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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NWY 166V is a 1992 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1992 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 55,027 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 NWY 166V, 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 34 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NWY 166V is a 1992 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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