MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
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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
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
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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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