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OXI 1744

1990 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,753 mi
Last recorded10,753 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 MG Mgb22,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXI 1744
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 10,753 miles

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 18 Apr 2017 10,753 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,637 miles

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2012 10,633 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,314 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/r axle leaking oil

Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,203 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,073 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leaking from o/s/r drum (poss. brake fluid)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,948 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 9,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,867 miles

Both rear tyres low on outer edges

o/s/r diff oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,677 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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OXI 1744 is a 1990 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 22,322 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 OXI 1744, 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 36 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OXI 1744?

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What year was OXI 1744 registered?

OXI 1744 is a 1990 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is OXI 1744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXI 1744 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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