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OBV 591H

1992 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,464 mi
Last recorded58,464 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 MG Mgb55,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 591H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 58,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 58,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,086 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 57,522 miles

Coolant leak possibly from lower radiator hose / clamp ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,770 miles

n/s front wheel bearing is slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,633 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,103 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 42,103 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 39,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 35,921 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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OBV 591H is a 1992 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OBV 591H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBV 591H registered?

OBV 591H is a 1992 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is OBV 591H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 591H shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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