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OEL 989G

1968 MG Mgb Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,055 mi
Last recorded37,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1968 MG Mgb Roadster27,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 989G
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 37,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not spraying on screen (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 31,356 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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OEL 989G is a 1968 MG Mgb Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 27,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEL 989G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 58 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEL 989G registered?

OEL 989G is a 1968 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is OEL 989G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEL 989G shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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