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RRD 168R

1998 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,048 mi
Last recorded41,048 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgb33,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 168R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,048 miles

Slight play in both front lower king pins

Slight play in offside inner track arm ball joint

Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,048 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Slight play in both front lower king pins

Slight play in offside inner track arm ball joint

Pass 22 May 2012 40,264 miles

Both prop shaft uj's have slight play

Both rear tyres slightl;y perished oin side walls

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front sill ends corroded and holed

underbody corroding through out

Fail 18 May 2012 40,264 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both prop shaft uj's have slight play

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front sill ends corroded and holed

underbody corroding through out

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,446 miles

Handbrake cable mounting piont insucure

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in both side of the steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake cable mounting piont insucure

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in both side of the steering rack

Tracking requires checking

Pass 13 May 2010 38,303 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 10 May 2010 38,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 2 May 2009 36,207 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

engine mounts worn

some binding of offside rear brake

Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,159 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

engine mounts worn

some binding of offside rear brake

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,941 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2006 35,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2005 30,891 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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RRD 168R is a 1998 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 33,350 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 RRD 168R, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RRD 168R is a 1998 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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