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PES 148M

2000 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,697 mi
Last recorded51,697 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgb50,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 148M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,206 miles

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,708 miles

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

main beam tell tale inoperative

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

main beam tell tale inoperative

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,200 miles

front inner arch/floor area corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,195 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front inner arch/floor area corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,579 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PES 148M is a 2000 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 50,544 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 PES 148M, 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 26 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PES 148M registered?

PES 148M is a 2000 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is PES 148M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 148M shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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