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R218 MGB

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,524 mi
Last recorded136,524 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 MGB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 136,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 136,472 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,904 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brakepipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brakepipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer edges worn.

oil leak at top rocker cover

Fail 18 Jan 2016 131,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake hoses slightly perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brakepipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brakepipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer edges worn.

oil leak at top rocker cover

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,951 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low in header tank.

nearside and offside front flexy brake hoses perishing.

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 124,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

catalyst holed and blowing.

o/s/r brake binding.

rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing.

rear number plate deteriorating.

spare tyre tread low.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 120,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to all suspenion components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 120,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to all suspenion components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 110,462 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2009 101,087 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 96,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

coolant leak from rear heater pipe under rear of car.

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,532 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

coolant leak from rear heater pipe under rear of car.

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 92,316 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 92,316 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,122 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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R218 MGB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 113,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R218 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R218 MGB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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