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ROX 99M

1974 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,630 mi
Last recorded83,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROX 99M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,630 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 83,630 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 83,546 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,286 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

horn works but has low tone

o/s/f floor corrded but not holed

slight movement at both front hubs

Pass 2 May 2012 83,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front top trunion worn

Pass 12 May 2010 82,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 827,941 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

accelerator slightly sticky

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,162 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 82,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 80,329 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,329 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2006 79,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 79,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front floor holed & corroded, but not within any prescibed areas.

offside front chassis holed & corroded but not within any prescibed areas.

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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ROX 99M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 ROX 99M, 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 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROX 99M registered?

ROX 99M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 April 1974.

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